Ethyl Maltol
CAS Number: 4940-11-8
Ethyl Maltol (CAS 4940-11-8) is the ethyl analogue of maltol, possessing approximately six times greater flavor-enhancing potency, with an intensely sweet, caramel, cotton candy, and fruity aroma. It is a premium flavor enhancer widely used in the food, beverage, and tobacco industries to amplify sweetness and improve overall flavor quality at very low usage levels.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White crystalline powder |
| purity (%) | ≥99.0 |
| assay method | HPLC |
| melting point | 88–92 °C |
Applications
- Premium flavor enhancement in confectionery, chocolate, and bakery products
- Sweetness amplifier in beverages reducing sugar content for health-oriented products
- Tobacco product sweetness and aroma quality improvement
- Pharmaceutical flavor masking for pediatric and elderly patient formulations
- E-liquid and vapor product flavoring for sweetness and smoothness
Key Features
- 6× the flavor enhancement potency of maltol at equivalent dosage levels
- Enables sugar reduction in food and beverages without sacrificing sweet character
- FEMA GRAS and globally approved for food and beverage flavoring applications
- China is the world's leading producer with competitive pricing and reliable supply