A white, crystalline powder having a characteristic odor and a sweet fruitlike flavor in dilute solution. One gram dissolves in about 55ml of water, in 10ml of ethanol, in 17ml of propylene glycol and 5ml of chloroform. It melts at about 90℃. QUALITY STANDARD Be in accordance with the national quality standard of the P.R.C Ethyl maltol is a safe, nontoxic and widely-used aromatic food additive. Only a small amount is needed to achieve a significant effect. It is a sweet, synergistic agent used in tobacco, food, beverages, essences, wines, cosmetics and other consumables, It has a remarkable effect on improving and increasing the flavor of foods and it enhances the sweetness of foods. Additionally, ?he king of food additives?makes food keep longer.