A naturally occurring compound with a sweet, caramel-like aroma used as a flavour enhancer and aroma stabiliser in food, beverages, baked goods, confectionery, and cosmetic formulations.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C6H6O3
- Grades
- food (E636)flavourfood gradepowdercrystallineFCCsyntheticnatural
- Packaging
- 25 kg fibre drum
- Synonyms
- maltol · 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone · 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one · E636 · 118-71-8 · larixinic acid · palatone
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder with caramel odour
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.