Ethyl Maltol – Sweet Cotton Candy Warmth CAS No.: 4940-11-8

🧴 Product Description:

Ethyl Maltol is a highly effective sweetener and enhancer in perfumery, known for its rich, sugary, candy-like scent reminiscent of caramelized sugar or cotton candy. Used in tiny amounts, it imparts warmth, roundness, and sweetness to compositions, especially in gourmand, fruity, and dessert-like fragrances.

It synergises beautifully with vanillin, strawberry accords, aldehydes, and musks—perfect for perfumers and hobbyists who want to amplify the cosy or edible dimension in their creations.

🔬 Product Information:

• Chemical Name: 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone

• CAS Number: 4940-11-8

• Molecular Formula: C₇H₈O₃

• Odour Profile: Cotton candy, caramelised sugar, sweet, fruity

🧾 Synonyms:

• 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyranone
• FEMA 3487
• Ethylpyromeconic acid

🧫 Appearance & Texture:

• Appearance: White to pale beige crystalline powder

• Texture: Fine, easy-to-dissolve powder

• Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and propylene glycol; limited solubility in water

⚠️ Safety & Handling:

• GHS Classification: ⚠️ Warning

  • May cause skin or eye irritation in concentrated form

• Precautions: Use protective gloves and avoid inhalation of dust

• Handling & Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight

📦 Sizes Available:

10g | 20g | 30g | 50g | 100g

✨ Applications:

• Gourmand and fruity perfumes

• Candle and wax blends

• Body mists and lotions

• DIY candy-style home fragrance projects

🛒 Let Ethyl Maltol add that delicious “cotton candy magic” to your next fragrance creation!