Maltol
TL;DR: Maltol (CAS 118-71-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H6O3 and molecular weight 126.03169 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
3-hydroxy-2-methylpyran-4-one
Also Known As: MALTOL, Larixinic acid, 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone, Palatone, 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
Application Areas
Top 5 of 21 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 126.03169 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 46.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 126.03169 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 200.0 |
| Melting Point | 324 to 327 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 199 °F at 760 mmHg (Sublimes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000507 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | 1 to 10 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CC1=C(C(=O)C=CO1)O |
| InChIKey | XPCTZQVDEJYUGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Maltol is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as food, feed, and nutraceutical applications. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Maltol (CAS 118-71-8) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C6H6O3 and a molecular weight of 126.03 g/mol. Key physical properties include a solubility: 1 to 10 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include MALTOL and Larixinic acid.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Maltol
Property Insights of Maltol
The XLogP value of 0.4 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Maltol. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 46.5 Ų, Maltol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Maltol has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Maltol?
The CAS number of Maltol is 118-71-8.
What is the molecular formula of Maltol?
The molecular formula of Maltol is C6H6O3.
What is the molecular weight of Maltol?
The molecular weight of Maltol is 126.03169 g/mol.
What are the applications of Maltol?
Maltol is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as food, feed, and nutraceutical applications. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with...
Where can I buy Maltol?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Maltol?
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