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3-HYDROXY-2-ETHYL-4-PYRONE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-07-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one
1, record 1, English, 2%2Dethyl%2D3%2Dhydroxy%2D4H%2Dpyran%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ethyl maltol 2, record 1, English, ethyl%20maltol
correct
- ethylmaltol 3, record 1, English, ethylmaltol
avoid
- 3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one 4, record 1, English, 3%2Dethyl%2D2%2Dhydroxy%2D4H%2Dpyran%2D4%2Done
avoid
- 2-ethyl-3-ol-4H-pyran-4-one 4, record 1, English, 2%2Dethyl%2D3%2Dol%2D4H%2Dpyran%2D4%2Done
avoid
- 2-ethyl pyromeconic acid 4, record 1, English, 2%2Dethyl%20pyromeconic%20acid
avoid
- 3-hydroxy-2-ethyl-4-pyrone 4, record 1, English, 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dethyl%2D4%2Dpyrone
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An artificial flavoring agent with a strawberry flavor, used in candy, pastry, beverages. 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dethyl%2D3%2Dhydroxy%2D4H%2Dpyran%2D4%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ethyl maltol enhances sweetness and allows a reduction of 5-15% of the sugar present. 6, record 1, English, - 2%2Dethyl%2D3%2Dhydroxy%2D4H%2Dpyran%2D4%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one: The capital letter "H" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 2%2Dethyl%2D3%2Dhydroxy%2D4H%2Dpyran%2D4%2Done
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2-éthyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one
1, record 1, French, 2%2D%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2Dhydroxy%2D4H%2Dpyran%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- éthyl maltol 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9thyl%20maltol
correct, masculine noun
- éthylmaltol 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9thylmaltol
avoid, masculine noun
- larixinate d'éthyle 3, record 1, French, larixinate%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aromatisant synthétique à saveur de fraise, utilisé en confiserie et pâtisserie, ainsi que pour les boissons. 4, record 1, French, - 2%2D%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2Dhydroxy%2D4H%2Dpyran%2D4%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'incorporation de l'éthylmaltol aux arômes, extraits et concentrés d'arômes destinés à la préparation de denrées alimentaires et boissons [...], est autorisée dans une proportion telle que le produit fini n'en contienne que 50 mg/kg au plus. 5, record 1, French, - 2%2D%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2Dhydroxy%2D4H%2Dpyran%2D4%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-éthyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one : La lettre majuscule «H» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 2%2D%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2Dhydroxy%2D4H%2Dpyran%2D4%2Done
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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