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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Maltol |
| Synonym(s) |
INS No. 636
Larixinic acid
2-Methylpyromeconic acid
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone
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| JECFA number |
1480 |
| CAS number |
118-71-8
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| FEMA number |
2656
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
07.014
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| Molecular weight |
126.11 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H6O3
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| Physical form/odour |
White crystalline powder; Caramel-butterscotch aroma |
| Solubility |
Sparingly soluble in water, soluble in propylene glycol |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
- |
| Assay min % |
99% (anhydrous basis) |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
m.p. = 162° |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
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