Ethyl Maltol

At a glance

A synthetic sweet note reminiscent of caramel, cotton‑candy and baked sugar, derived from maltol; widely used to add gourmand, confectionery nuance in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthesized in laboratories
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
4940-11-8
Profile
Sweet, cotton-candy, fruity scent stronger than maltol
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-22