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HYDROXY-3 METHYL-2 PYRONE-4 [1 record]

Record 1 2013-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C6H6O3
formula, see observation
118-71-8
CAS number
OBS

A white, crystalline powder with a butterscotch odor ... It imparts a "freshly baked" odor and flavor to bread and cakes. Used as a synthetic chocolate, coffee, fruit, maple, nut, and vanilla flavoring agent for beverages, ice cream, ices ...

OBS

3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one: the capital letter "H" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Corps Praline; Palatone; Vetol; Talmon.

OBS

The word "gamma" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H6O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H6O3
formula, see observation
118-71-8
CAS number
OBS

Poudre cristalline blanche, d'origine naturelle (aiguilles de pin, écorce de jeunes mélèzes, chicorée) ou artificielle, employée comme arôme de fruit, de café, de vanille ou de chocolat pour les boissons, la crème glacée, les bonbons, etc.

CONT

Il semble logique a priori de considérer en premier lieu comme responsable de la flaveur du pain [...] toute substance aromatique que l'on pourra y déceler. C'est ainsi qu'en 1910 on avait isolé le maltol [...]

OBS

3-hydroxy-2-méthyl-4H-pyran-4-one : la lettre majuscule «H» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Le mot «gamma» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H6O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H6O3
formula, see observation
118-71-8
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C6H6O3

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