Ethyl Maltol (CAS 4940-11-8): High-Quality Flavor & Fragrance Enhancer For Food And Cosmetic Applications

Ethyl Maltol (CAS 4940-11-8): High-Quality Flavor & Fragrance Enhancer for Food and Cosmetic Applications

Basic Introduction:

Ethyl maltol is a synthetic organic compound primarily used as a flavor enhancer and aroma chemical. Its chemical name is 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one, and it is structurally related to maltol (3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one), but with an ethyl group replacing the methyl group. This small change makes ethyl maltol significantly more potent.

Key Properties:

• Appearance: White, crystalline powder.

• Odor/Flavor: Sweet, caramel-like, fruity, and jammy aroma with a distinct sugary taste. It is often described as reminiscent of cooked fruit, cotton candy, or caramel.

• Potency: Approximately 4–6 times stronger than its cousin maltol.

• Solubility: Soluble in hot water and organic solvents like alcohol and propylene glycol.

Primary Uses:

• Food Industry: Widely used as a flavoring agent (E number E637) to impart, enhance, or modify sweet, fruity flavors in a vast array of products including:

  • Baked goods, candies, desserts

  • Beverages (soft drinks, juices)

  • Dairy products (yogurts, ice creams)

  • Gelatins and jams

• Fragrance Industry: Used as a fragrance ingredient to add sweet, caramelic, and fruity notes to perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products.

• E-liquids for Vaping: A very common ingredient to provide a sweet, smooth base note and reduce harshness in e-liquids.

• Other Uses: Sometimes used in pharmaceuticals to mask bitter tastes.

Company Introduction:

Shaanxi Baisfu Biological Engineering Co., Ltd.The company was founded in December 2019, the registered capital is now 3 million.is focusing on the research and development, production and sales of flavors and fragrances, the company is located in Xi 'an City, Shaanxi Province, No. 52 Jinye First Road, , Baode Yungu International Building A, advantageous geographical location,convenient transportation.

Packing Specifications

 Liquid/Powder Flavour Package 1kg

Length*Width*Height:22cm*16cm*34cm

Thick Cardboard Cartons,Tape Winding for 3 Times

Total(Net Weight):1kg

FAQ:

1. How do you ensure your product and service quality?

A:All of our processes strictly adhere to 1S0 9001 procedures and we are equipped with state of the art quality control facilities.

2. How about lead time?

A:Usually, within 10 days, according to the order quantity.

3.How about the payment?

A:We support most mainstream payment methods.T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A, O/A,Cash, Western Union, Money Gram, etc.

4. Can you send free samples?

A:Yes, we can send free samples for most products. Please feel free to send inquiry for specific requests.

5. Do you offer technical supports for the products?

A:Yes, we have a professional technical support team and can provide unique technical solutions to our clients.