3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone CAS NO.118-71-8

CHEMICAL NAME 3-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-4-Pyrone CODE GBI 1108; INS 636; FEMA 2656 GBI-Code of the national standard man-made perfume of the P.R.C INS-International Numbering Systerm FEMA-the Frag…

CHEMICAL NAME 3-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-4-Pyrone CODE GBI 1108; INS 636; FEMA 2656 GBI-Code of the national standard man-made perfume of the P.R.C INS-International Numbering Systerm FEMA-the Fragrance and Extraction Manufacturer Association of the USA MOLECULAR FORMULA C6H6O3 MOLECULAR WEIGHT 126.11 Properties A white, crystalline powder having a characteristic caramel-butterscotch odor and suggestive of a fruity-strawberry aroma in dilute solution. One gram dissolves in about 80ml of water, in 21ml of ethanol, in 80ml of glycerin and in 28ml of propylene glycol. QUALITY STANDARD Be in accordance with the national quality standard of P.R.C ITEM INDEX Our Factory QB861-83 FCC(IV) Property White crystalline powder with a caramel-butterscotch sweet odor White or slightly yellow needle or powder crystals with a mild fragrance similar to fruit White crystalline powder with a characteristic caramel-butterscotch odor Content%  Y 99.20 98.0 99.0 Melting Point     160.0  164.0 159.0  163.0 160  164.0 Residue on lgnition%  ü 0.02 0.02 0.2 Moisture%  ü 0.4  a 0.5 Arsenic%  ü 0.0003  a  a Heavy Metal(pb)%  ü 0.001  a 0.002 (pb)%  ü 0.001  a 0.001 USES Maltol is an extensively-used fragrance intensifier. When added to a broad group of substances, it increases and sustains their sweetness and fragrance. It is used to formulate essences for food, cigarette and similar kinds of consumables, It is extensively used in food, beverage, tobacco, brewery, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries. REFERENCE DOSE Soft drinks-4.1mg/kg; Ice cream and ice foods-8.7mg/kg; Candy-3mg/kg; Roasted foods-30mg/kg; Pudding-7.5mg/kg; Jelly-90mg/kg; Fragrance intensifier-50  250mg/kg. PACKAGE Sealed by polyethylene bag inside Paper drum: size  ó350 á500 N.W.: 25kg Cardboard case: size 460 á350 á270 N.W.: 25kg Composite can: size  ó100 á150 N.W.: 0.5kg STORAGE Keep in a cool and dry place. Avoid being stored in iron containers. Protect from light and keep containers closed, Avoid contamination from other special smell.