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Sigma-Aldrich

Maltyl isobutyrate

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Maltol isobutyrate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H12O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
196.20
FEMA Number:
3462
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
10739
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.525
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets requirements for JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.497 (lit.)

density

1.149 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

caramel; jam; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CC(C)C(=O)OC1=C(C)OC=CC1=O

InChI

1S/C10H12O4/c1-6(2)10(12)14-9-7(3)13-5-4-8(9)11/h4-6H,1-3H3

InChI key

VSBHYRPUJHEOBE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Maltyl isobutyrate is a flavoring agent used in the food industry. It is one of the constituents of cigarette smoke.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10-30 ppm

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients, 1013-1013 (2012)
The effect of tobacco ingredients on smoke chemistry. Part I: Flavourings and additives.
Baker RR, et al.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 42, 3-37 (2004)
An overview of the effects of tobacco ingredients on smoke chemistry and toxicity.
Baker RR, et al.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 42, 53-83 (2004)
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 25, 72-72 (2000)

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