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Empirical formula: C6H6O3
a: 7.134 Å
b: 12.152 Å
c: 13.304 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 1153.36 Å3
Space group: Pca21
Calculated density: 1.453 g/cm3
Z: 8
Temperature: 22.0 °C
Formula weight: 126.112 g/mole
R(F): 0.0324
Common name: Maltol
CSD refcode: TEMBES01
Short description: Maltol is a white substance usually found in powder or needle crystal form, which has a burning sweet flavor.
Keyword: sweet
Keyword: flavoring agent
CAS registry number: 118-71-8
Citation of a publication: Reference:Acta Crystallogr.,Sect.C (Cr.Str.Comm.),52,(1996)p2917 Authors: J.Burgess, J.Fawcett, D.R.Russell, R.C.Hider,M.B.Hossain, C.R.Stoner, D.van der Helm
IUPAC name: 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
Miscellaneous comments: flavour enhancer in fruit and caramel
Layman's explanation: Maltol is derived from the bark of trees, pine needles, chicory wood, oils and roasted malt; it may also be produced synthetically. It is a chemical food-flavoring agent used in the flavor enhancement of fruit and caramel-flavored confectioneries and beverages. It also has the other functions of preventing acidic and bitter tastes, removing the smell and irritation. Maltol is also be implemented in cigarettes, sensitized materials, anti-septic substances and cosmetics.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
Repository Files:
50835.cif 50835.crt 50835.gif 50835.GIF 50835.ort
50835.pdb 50835.sdt 50835f.crt 50835f.pdb 50835f.sdt

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