- CAS number
- 4940-11-8
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 35
Last updated · 25-05-2026Record completeness75%
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Description
Ethyl maltol is an aromatic ingredient distinguished by its intensely sweet scent, reminiscent of caramel, jam, wild berries and cotton candy. It is produced synthetically through specialized laboratory methods, with perfumery increasingly adopting renewable raw materials for its creation. This shift highlights a commitment to sustainability and natural resource preservation, making ethyl maltol a modern choice in the perfumer palette for creating captivating, sweet fragrance compositions.
Additional information
- It is approximately 5 to 6 times stronger than maltol, making it highly effective at very small concentrations.
- It is also widely used in the food industry as a flavoring enhancer in confections, beverages and baked goods.
- In perfumery, it is often called the cotton candy scent for its characteristic sweet note.
CAS number
4940-11-8
Other names
4H-Pyran-4-one, 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone3-hydroxy-2-ethyl-1,4-pyroneEthylmaltol2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone3-hydroxy-2-ethyl-4-pyroneEM-400 crystal grain2-ethyl-3-hydroxypyran-4-one2-ethyl pyromeconic acidVeltol-plus
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IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Not recorded
Regulatory information
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) is in the process of completing a comprehensive safety assessment for ethyl maltol. Once finalized, the evaluation will be reviewed by the Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety and published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
