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General Material Information

Preferred name maltyl propionate
Trivial Name Maltol propionate
Short Description maltol propionate
Formula C9 H10 O4
CAS Number 68555-63-5
FEMA Number 3941
ECHA Number 271-440-0
FDA UNII SO5F79G1MJ
Nikkaji Number J148.048K
MDL MFCD00036605
xLogP3-AA 0.90 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1483 2-methyl-3-(1-oxopropoxy)-4H-pyran-4-one
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 68555-63-5 ; MALTOL PROPIONATE
Synonyms
  • maltol propionate
  • maltol-propionate
  • 2-methyl-3-(1-oxopropoxy)-4H-pyran-4-one
  • 2-methyl-3-oxopropoxypyran-4-one
  • 2-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-yl propionate
  • (2-methyl-4-oxopyran-3-yl) propanoate
  • 4H- pyran-4-one, 2-methyl-3-(1-oxopropoxy)-
  • veltol propionate
  • (2-methyl-4-oxopyran-3-yl) propanoate
  • 4H-Pyran-4-one, 2-methyl-3-(1-oxopropoxy)-
  • 2-Methyl-3-(1-oxopropoxy)-4H-pyran-4-one
  • 2-Methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-yl propanoate

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Literature & References

(2-methyl-4-oxopyran-3-yl) propanoate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:68555-63-5
Pubchem (cid):110543
Pubchem (sid):135068651
Publications by Info
maltol and related substances

Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
tgsc:Atomic Weights use for this web site
(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB37274
FooDB:FDB016292
Export Tariff Code:2932.99.9090
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 182.1755065918
Vapor Pressure 0.000376 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 93.33 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 0.661 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 4348 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Caramellic
sweet, caramellic, bready, jammy, strawberry, berry, baked, cookie, pineapple, tropical
Odor strength medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Substantivity 100 hour(s) at 20.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1997) At 10.00 % in propylene glycol. sweet caramellic bready jammy strawberry berry
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 5, 72, (2000) At 1.00 %. Rich sweet baked cookie, similar to furaneol with a jammy pineapple, berry and sweet tropical nuance
Flavor Type: Caramellic
sweet, brown, caramellic, fruity, jammy, bread crust, butterscotch, tropical
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 5, 72, (2000) At 10.00 - 60.00 ppm. Sweet, brown caramellic, fruity and jammy, with nuances of bread crust, butterscotch and tropical notes
Used in strawberry, blueberry and raspberry flavors. Sweet caramel fruity

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Apricot, Blueberry, Butterscotch, Malt, Pineapple, Raspberry, Rose
Flavoring purposes Caramel
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for maltyl propionate usage levels up to:
5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 19
Click here to view publication 19
average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 107.00000320.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 78.00000182.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 9.0000071.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: 53.00000192.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: 0.4000018.00000
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 120.00000287.00000
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: 112.00000244.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 6.000008.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: 0.100000.10000
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: 114.00000267.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: 0.300000.40000

Safety references

EPI System: View
AIDS Citations:Search
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Toxicology Citations:Search
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):68555-63-5
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :110543
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
(2-methyl-4-oxopyran-3-yl) propanoate
Chemidplus:0068555635