Food Additives

Basic Information

Attribute	Information
Chemical Name	2.3-Dihydro-3.5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4(H)-pyran-4-one
CAS Number	28564-83-2
Molecular Formula	C6H8O4
Molecular Weight	144.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3.5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-4(3H)-one, 2.3-Dihydro-3.5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4-pyrone, etc.

Physical Properties

Attribute	Information
Appearance	Solid, pale yellow to pale beige
Melting Point	75-78°C
Boiling Point	281.1±40.0°C (predicted)
Density	1.482±0.06 g/cm³ (predicted)
Solubility	Slightly soluble in chloroform and methanol

Occurrence and Synthesis

Attribute	Information
Natural Occurrence	Found in cigarette smoke, Maillard reaction products, sugar pyrolysis products, and natural extracts
Synthesis Method	Can be synthesized from glucose and piperidine through a series of chemical reactions

Applications

Attribute	Information
Food Industry	Used as a natural alternative to synthetic colors due to its caramel-like aroma and better water solubility
Pharmaceutical Industry	Potential use as an excipient or intermediate in drug synthesis (specific applications may vary)

Safety and Handling

Attribute	Information
Stability	Moisture-sensitive
Storage Conditions	Store at -20°C under an inert atmosphere
Safety Precautions	Handle with caution, following standard laboratory safety practices

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