2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one

• CAT Number: M071784
• CAS Number: 1004-36-0
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 124.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,6-dimethylpyran-4-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8O2/c1-5-3-7(8)4-6(2)9-5/h3-4H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: VSYFZULSKMFUJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=O)C=C(O1)C

2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one(CAT: M071784), also known as maltol, is a naturally occurring organic compound characterized by a six-membered oxygen-containing pyranone ring with methyl groups at the 2 and 6 positions. It is well known for its sweet, caramel-like aroma and is widely used as a flavor enhancer in the food and beverage industry. Beyond its sensory properties, maltol also exhibits antioxidant and metal-chelating activities, making it useful in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.