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Maltol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone, 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one, Larixinic acid, Maltol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H6O3
CAS Number:
118-71-8
Molecular Weight:
126.11
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
112169
MDL number:
MFCD00006578
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750316
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

maltol

autoignition temp.

1364 °F

expl. lim.

25 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

160-164 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CC1=C(O)C(=O)C=CO1

InChI

1S/C6H6O3/c1-4-6(8)5(7)2-3-9-4/h2-3,8H,1H3

InChI key

XPCTZQVDEJYUGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Maltol USP Reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Ethyl Maltol
  • Metoprolol Tartrate and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS07

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Warning

hcodes

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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