Maltol

Description

1. Product Overview
   Maltol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavor-enhancing and chelating agent; offered here as an industrial-grade crystalline powder optimized for manufacturing and formulation use. Its primary industrial use is as a flavor potentiator and aroma modifier in food ingredient manufacturing, and as a chelator/metal-complexing additive and stabilizer in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. The key value proposition is predictable, high-purity performance that improves sensory profiles, stabilizes metal-sensitive formulations, and reduces downstream formulation failures. Strategically, sourcing consistent industrial-grade Maltol from a reliable supplier reduces formulation risk, accelerates time-to-market, and lowers total cost of ownership across multi-ton production cycles.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical name: Maltol (3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone)

• CAS number: 118-71-8

• Chemical formula: C6H6O3

• Purity/grade: Industrial-grade; typical purity ≥ 99.0% (potency certified by certificate of analysis)

• Physical form: Crystalline powder

• Color/appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder

• Particle size: Typical distribution d50 in the 20–200 µm range (custom milling available on request)

• Bulk density: ~0.45–0.65 g/cm³ (packed density variable by particle size)

• Solubility: Soluble in hot water, soluble in ethanol and other organic solvents (data available in technical datasheet)

• Melting point: ~161–165 °C (typical)

• Moisture content: ≤ 0.5% (loss on drying)

• Ash content: ≤ 0.1%

• Heavy metals: Meets industrial limits; specific metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) below regulated thresholds (COA provided)

• Microbiological: Industrial-grade specification (non-sterile); microbial limits available if required for food/pharma applications

• Packaging options: 25 kg multi-layer kraft paper bags with PE liner; 500 kg–1,000 kg FIBC (bulk bags); ISO tank or coated bulk-container solutions for large volumes (custom options available)

• Shelf life and storage: 24 months when stored in sealed containers, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture; specific storage conditions detailed in SDS

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing: Used as a flavor enhancer and modifier to boost sweet, caramel, and malt notes in confectionery, bakery, beverages, and dairy formulations; allows formulators to reduce higher-cost flavor blends while preserving sensory quality.

• Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals: Functions as a chelating/stabilizing agent to protect active pharmaceutical ingredients from metal-catalyzed degradation and to improve shelf stability in solid and liquid dosage forms.

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Employed to modify fragrance profiles and stabilize metal-sensitive ingredients in creams, lotions, and color cosmetics, improving fragrance longevity and product stability.

• Agrochemicals & Crop Protection: Acts as an additive to stabilize formulations and improve compatibility between active ingredients and adjuvants.

• Specialty Polymers & Coatings: Serves as a stabilizer/processing aid in polymer formulations and coatings where metal-catalyzed discoloration or degradation must be controlled.
  Why it outperforms alternatives:

• Higher, certified purity reduces off-notes and minimizes impurities that cause formulation variability.

• Reliable chelation and thermal stability improve product shelf life and reduce reject rates.

• Controlled particle size and packaging options facilitate efficient downstream handling and dosing in automated production lines.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Batch-to-batch testing and COA for key quality attributes ensure reproducible performance in industrial formulations.

• Supply reliability: Sourced through established raw-material channels with capacity planning to support continuous multi-ton supply and contract commitments.

• Logistics capability: Multiple packaging formats, compatibility with FIBC and ISO containers, and optimized palletization for sea/road freight reduce handling costs and transit damage risk.

• Price competitiveness: Volume-based pricing models and strategic procurement programs available for long-term contracts to lower unit cost across production runs.

• Sustainability: Raw material sourcing and manufacturing optimized to minimize waste; packaging recyclable or reusable options available on request.

• Technical support: Comprehensive documentation including SDS, COA, specification sheet, and application notes; technical team available for formulation support, scale-up consultation, and stability testing guidance.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT

• Loading capacity (MT per container): Typical 20-foot container loading capacity for packaged product: up to 20 MT (palletized 25 kg bags) depending on packaging configuration; FIBC and ISO tank options may vary—contact sales for optimized loading plans.