3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one CAS#: 118-71-8; ChemWhat Code: 74478

Names & Identifiers

Product Name 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
Synonyms 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one (maltol);2-Methyl pyromeconic acid;2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-.gamma.-pyranone;2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone;2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-gamma.-pyranone;2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyrone;2-Methyl-3-oxy-gamma-pyrone;2-Methylpromeconicacid
CAS Registry Number 118-71-8
Molecular Formula C6H6O3
Molecular Weight 126.11
EINECS 204-271-8
Other Registry Numbers ;
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3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one CAS#: 118-71-8

Chemical & Physical Properties

Melting point  160-164 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point  205 °C
Density  1.046 g/mL at 25 °C
Refractive Index  n20/D 1.541
FEMA  2656 | MALTOL
Flash Point  198 °F
Storage  Store below +30°C.
Solubulity  methanol: 50 mg/mL, clear
form  Liquid
Color  Clear Colorless
PH 5.3 (0.5g/l, H2O)
Explosive Limit 25%
Water Solubility  1.2 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
Merck  14,5713
BRN  112169
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NIST Chemistry Reference 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4h-pyran-4-one(118-71-8)
EPA Substance Registry System 4H-Pyran-4-one, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-(118-71-8)

Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases)

Hazard Codes  Xn,Xi
R Phrase  22-38-36/37/38-41-20/22
S Phrase  37-37/39-26-36-36/37/39-36/37
RIDADR  UN 3334
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  UQ1050000
Hazard Note  Irritant
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29329995
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