3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one CAS NO.118-71-8

Name: 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
SKU: 118-71-8
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Synonyms:

1-benzylethene;1-Phenyl-2-propene;1-Propene, 3-phenyl-;1-propene,3-phenyl-;2-propenyl-benzen;2-Propenylbenzene;allyl-benzen;Benzene, allyl-

CAS:

300-57-2

MF:

C9H10a

Product Name:	3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
Synonyms:	2-hydroxy-3-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one (maltol);2-Methyl pyromeconic acid;2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-.gamma.-pyranone;2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone;2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-gamma.-pyranone;2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyrone;2-Methyl-3-oxy-gamma-pyrone;2-Methylpromeconicacid
CAS:	118-71-8
MF:	C6H6O3
MW:	126.11
EINECS:	204-271-8
Product Categories:	Food and Feed Additive;Food & Feed ADDITIVES;Heterocycles;Food & Flavor Additives;Aromatics;Miscellaneous Reagents;C3 to C6;Cichorium intybus (Chicory);Building Blocks;Carbonyl Compounds;Chemical Synthesis;Ketones;Nutrition Research;Organic Building Blocks;Phytochemicals by Plant (Food/Spice/Herb);Flavor

MW:

118.18

EINECS:

206-095-7

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3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties	white crystalline powder
Usage	A fragrance molecule used in flavor enhancers and fragrances.
General Description	White crystalline powder with a fragrant caramel-butterscotch odor. pH (5% aqueous solution) 5.3.
Air & Water Reactions	May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to light and air. Somewhat soluble in water at room temperature. Freely soluble in hot water [Merck]. Slightly soluble in cold water.
Reactivity Profile	3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one is weakly acidic. Reacts with bases. May react with reducing agents. Volatile with steam.
Fire Hazard	Flash point data on 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one are not available; however, 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one is probably combustible.