Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Maltol |
Synonym(s) |
Larixinic acid;INS No. 636;2-Methylpyromeconic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2018 (Session 86) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone |
JECFA number |
1480 |
CAS number |
118-71-8 |
FEMA number |
2656 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
07.014 |
Molecular weight |
126.11 |
Chemical formula |
C6H6O3 |
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) |
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Assay min % |
99% (anhydrous basis) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
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Specific gravity |
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Other requirements |
m.p. = 162° |
ID Test |
NMR |
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