| Description | Ethyl maltol (2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one) is an extract from medicinal plants such as P. Incarnata and can be used as an anticonvulsant. It is also a common flavoring. |
| Synonyms | 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one, 乙基麦芽酚, 2-Ethyl pyromeconic acid |
| molecular weight | 140.14 |
| Molecular formula | C7H8O3 |
| CAS | 4940-11-8 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 55 mg/mL (392.46 mM) |