Scent & character
The supplier specification describes ethyl maltol crystals with a sugar and cotton-candy odor. Maltol and ethyl maltol are distinct materials, so check the complete name. A prepared stock also includes a carrier that needs to be included in the formula arithmetic.
STUDY PROMPT
Compare a vanillin study with a second trial containing a documented amount of ethyl maltol stock. Describe the change in sweetness and identity, keeping the stock carrier and total study mass in the record.
Materials to compare
Use these as starting points for separate blotter comparisons and small, documented studies. A pairing is a question to explore, not a finished formula.
Identity & reference names
Search aliases: Ethyl maltol crystals.
CAS reference: 4940-11-8. This identifies the reference chemical, not the composition or strength of every supplier product.
Wikidata identity record · PubChem reference. Identifier data retrieved 2026-09-27; Wikidata structured data is CC0.
Record the exact material
Record the exact supplier product, grade, batch, and stock strength. Materials with similar names can have different composition and performance. Read the supplier documentation for your actual material before handling or using it.
Note placement describes a useful study role, not a precise evaporation clock. Dilution, the surrounding formula, and your own perception affect what you notice.
Material reference
Perfumer’s Apprentice: Ethyl maltol specification ↗This profile is an educational reference, not a material specification or a safety assessment.