Maltol
| 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 System FEMA-the Fragrance and Extraction Manufacturer Association of America |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 126.11 |
| Quality Standard: | Be in the accordance of the
national quality standard of the P.R.C. QB-861 and the U.S.A. FCC IV.
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| INDEX | ||
| FACTORY STANDARD | FCC (IV) | |
| PROPERTY | White crystalline powder with a caramel-butterscotch sweet odor | White crystalline powder with a caramel-butterscotch sweet odor |
| Content %> | 99.20 | 99.00 |
| Melting Point °C | 160.0 ~ 164.0 | 160.0 ~ 164.0 |
| Residue on Ignition %< | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Moisture %< | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Arsenic %< | 0.0003 | 0 |
| Heavy Metal %< | 0.001 | 0.002 |
The factory is accredited under the ISO9002 accreditation system and was Kosher Certified in 1999. Since 1992, the factory has been chosen as A TRUSTWORTHY BUSINESS ENTITY by the State Administration Bureau for Industry and Commerce.
See also: Ethyl Maltol