Ethyl Malto 3-Hydroxy-2-ethyl-4-pyrone
	
	
	Basic information:
	CAS NO.4940-11-8
	Chemicals formula:C7H8O3
	Molecular weight:140.14
	Character:white crystal powder
	Melting point:89-92℃
	Solubleness(mg/ml):Easy to dissolve in hot water,ethanol,chloroform and glycerin,caramel flavor and fruit taste.
Technical Index(Mass fraction/%)
| Items | Index | ||
| Enterprise internal control standards | GB12487-2004 | USA Food Chemicals Code FCC IV | |
| Appearance | White powder, needle or granular crystal | White powder, needle or granular crystal | 
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| Aroma | It has the sweet aroma of burnt fruits without impurities | It has the sweet aroma of burnt fruits without impurities | It has unique aroma and sweet fruit aroma when diluted | 
| Purity %≥ | 99.5 | 99.2 | 99.00 | 
| Melting point℃ | 89.0~92.0 | 89.0~92.0 | 約 90 | 
| Ignition residue %≤ | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 
| Moisture%≤ | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.50 | 
| Arsenic(AS) mg/kg≤ | 2 | 2 | - | 
| Heavy Metal (Calculated as Pb)mg/kg≤ | 10 | 10 | 20 | 
| Lead(pb)mg/kg≤ | 5 | 5 | 10 | 
Uses:
Ethyl maltol is a safe and non-toxic food additive, which is a good sweet-tasting
synergetic agent for tobacco, food, beverage, meat products, seafood, flavor, fruit wine and daily cosmetics.
Package/Capacity of container/Storage:
Packing:1kg bag, 20kg drum.
Store in cool,dry and ventilated warehouse.