5-Hydroxymaltol

5-Hydroxymaltol
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
3,5-Dihydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
Other names
3,5-Dihydroxy-2-methylpyran-4-one
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.258.796
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C6H6O4/c1-3-5(8)6(9)4(7)2-10-3/h2,7-8H,1H3 Y
    Key: SSSNQLHKSUJJTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • Cc1occ(O)c(=O)c1O
Properties
C6H6O4
Molar mass 142.110 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

5-Hydroxymaltol, a derivative of maltol, is a substance that can be found in Penicillium echinulatum. It is also found in toasted oak and also in honeys from blue gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) and yellow box (Eucalyptus melliodora).

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