Ethyl Maltol Supplier in Malaysia for Flavour Formulations
- Also known as
- 4H-Pyran-4-One, 2-Ethyl-3-Hydroxy-
Ethyl maltol supplier enquiries in Malaysia commonly come from food, flavour, fragrance and personal-care formulators seeking a defined crystalline powder. It provides a sweet, warm and caramel-like aroma character, so buyers normally select it by application grade, assay requirements and sensory profile.
Food and flavour grades are used in confectionery, bakery, beverage, dairy and other processed food systems. Fragrance and personal-care grades are selected for aroma compounds and finished formulations where ethyl maltol contributes a sweet or cooked-sugar note.
Ethyl maltol is a distinct product from maltol, although the two are related and may appear in the same flavour-development work. Formulators should state which material is required and provide any identity, appearance, assay or aroma-profile limits that affect acceptance.
Send the required grade, specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, pack format, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 4940-11-8
- Grade
- food and flavour grade, fragrance and personal-care grade
- Appearance
- white to off-white crystalline powder with a sweet, caramel-like aroma
Ethyl Maltol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and flavour grade ethyl maltol | fine crystalline powder | — | Flavour formulation for confectionery, bakery, beverage, dairy and other processed food systems where a sweet, caramel-like aroma profile is required. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Fragrance and personal-care grade ethyl maltol | crystalline powder | — | Aroma building block for fragrance compounds, toiletries and personal-care formulations where a warm sweet note is part of the finished profile. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy ethyl maltol from ChemTrade
Request a quote for ethyl maltol
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | ethyl maltol | — |
| CAS number | 4940-11-8 | — |
| Physical form | crystalline powder | — |
| Appearance | white to off-white | — |
| Grade controls | identity, assay, appearance, aroma profile and application-specific limits confirmed against the selected grade and buyer specification | — |
Ethyl Maltol applications
Safety and handling
Store ethyl maltol dry in a closed container, protect it from contamination and strong foreign odours, and follow the safety and storage information for the quoted grade during powder handling.
Common questions about ethyl maltol
What is ethyl maltol used for?
Ethyl maltol is used as a flavour and aroma ingredient in confectionery, bakery, beverage, dairy, fragrance and personal-care formulations. It is selected for a sweet, warm and caramel-like character, with the grade and specification matched to the intended formulation.
Is ethyl maltol the same as maltol?
No. Ethyl maltol and maltol are related flavour compounds but are distinct chemical products and should be ordered separately. Ethyl maltol is often chosen when the formulation calls for a more pronounced sweet, caramel-like aroma profile.
Which ethyl maltol grade should I request?
Food and flavour formulators should request a grade matched to their product specification and document needs. Fragrance and personal-care buyers should state the intended formulation and sensory target so the quoted grade can be assessed against that use.
Is ethyl maltol a sweetener?
Ethyl maltol is primarily a flavour and aroma ingredient rather than a conventional bulk sweetener. It can strengthen the perception of sweet, caramel or cooked-sugar notes in a flavour system, but the formulation role is different from products such as sodium saccharin or sorbitol.
What specification details should an ethyl maltol enquiry include?
Provide the required grade, identity or assay requirements, appearance, sensory profile, application and quantity. State any customer specification or document requirement with the enquiry so these can be addressed in the quotation.
What packing and documents are available for ethyl maltol?
Pack format and supporting documents depend on the quoted grade and supply arrangement. Send the required quantity, application, delivery location and document list so availability, packing and documentation can be confirmed with the quotation.
How do I request an ethyl maltol price in Malaysia?
Send the grade, specification, intended application, quantity and delivery location. Ethyl maltol is quoted on enquiry with a stated validity period, and packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed in the offer.