CAS: 132331-92-1

Maltol is an acetate extract that has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of protein synthesis in liver cells. Maltol-d3 is a stable complex with the enzyme tyrosinase, which is involved in the production of melanin. It has been shown to inhibit tyrosinase activity in two strains of bacteria, typhimurium and Escherichia coli. Maltol-d3 also has a metal chelating effect on mercury ions, which may be due to its ability to form stable complexes with cationic metals such as mercury.

Applications Isotope labelled Maltol (M160130), a fragrance molecule used in flavor enhancers and fragrances. References Gohil, V., et al.: Nat. Biotechnol., 28, 249 (2010), Huang, Y., et al.: J. Food Sci., 75, C121 (2010), Tsuji, H., et al.: J. Food Sci., 75, C79 (2010),