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Ethyl maltol

CAT: 0804-HY-W010320-01Size: 25 gDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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Description
Ethyl maltol (2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one) is an orally active and important food additive and flavor enhancer. Ethyl maltol is less toxic to rats and dogs. Ethyl maltol can enhance copper-mediated cytotoxicity and induce apoptosis in lung epithelial cells[1][2][3][4].
CAS Number
4940-11-8
Product Name Alternative
2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302
Target
Heme Oxygenase (HO)
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/ethyl-maltol.html
Purity
99.98
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C1C(O)=C(CC)OC=C1
Molecular Formula
C7H8O3
Molecular Weight
140.14
Precautions
H302
References & Citations
[1]Niu Y, et al. Characterization of odor-active compounds of various cherry wines by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, gas chromatography-olfactometry and their correlation with sensory attributes. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2011 Aug 1;879 (23) :2287-93.|[2]Li Z, et al. Toxicity Studies of Ethyl Maltol and Iron Complexes in Mice.Biomed Res Int. 2017;2017:2640619.|[3]Gralla EJ, et al. Toxicity studies with ethyl maltol. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 1969 Nov;15 (3) :604-13.|[4]Durrani K, et al. Ethyl maltol enhances copper mediated cytotoxicity in lung epithelial cells. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2021 Jan 1;410:115354.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported