• 10% pre-diluted in DPG for precise and easy blending
• Adds edible warmth and sweetness to perfume compositions
• Ideal for gourmand, fruity, candy, amber, and floral-vanilla perfumes
• Softens harsh edges and rounds out fruity or woody blends
• Works in attars, oil mists, roll-ons, and waxy solid perfumes

Ethyl Maltol (10% in DPG) is a pre-diluted form of this beloved sweet caramelic aroma compound, known for its cotton candy, sugary, slightly fruity scent. Widely used in gourmand, fruity, and dessert-style perfumes, Ethyl Maltol adds a fun, edible softness and a warm sugary tone that enhances heart and base notes. This 10% dilution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) is perfect for use in oil-based perfumes, mists, roll-ons, incense pastes, and solid perfume bases.

This material is essential for sweetening fruity top notes, softening amber or vanilla bases, and creating candy-like accords with excellent diffusion and body.

INCI Name: Ethyl Maltol

CAS Number: 4940-11-8

Molecular Formula: C7H8O3

Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid (in 10% DPG)

Odor Description: Sweet, cotton candy, caramel, fruity-sugar

Purity: 10% in DPG

Boiling Point: ~160°C (decomposes)

Flash Point: ~100°C

Density: ~1.04 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

Recommended Usage Level: 0.3%–4% of this dilution in final blend

Category: Sweetener – Base/Heart Note – Perfumery Use

Use 1–3% of this blend to create sweet gourmand bases or to round off harsh or dry floral/fruity blends.

💡 Want to sweeten and soften your perfume? 🍭✨ Use 1–3% Ethyl Maltol (10% in DPG) in gourmand, fruity, or amber roll-ons or sprays.

🍓 Blend with fruity esters or berry notes to make them juicy and candied.

🍦 Add to vanilla or caramel bases to create creamy dessert accords.

🌰 Combine with tonka, benzoin, or ambers for lasting warmth and edible texture.

🔄 Stir well before use in both oil and alcohol bases.

⚠️ Use moderately—too much may overwhelm lighter notes.

Q1: What does Ethyl Maltol smell like?

It smells like cotton candy, caramelized sugar, and jammy fruit—a sweet, fun, and cozy aroma used in many gourmands.

Q2: Is it natural or synthetic?

It is a synthetic compound, although closely related to molecules found in heated sugars and fruits.

Q3: What fragrance styles suit it best?

Perfect for gourmand, fruity, sweet florals, vanilla-based, and candy-themed fragrances.

Q4: Can I use it in oil-based perfumes and roll-ons?

Yes! The 10% dilution in DPG is well-suited for attars, roll-ons, incense blends, and solid perfumes.

Q5: What blends well with Ethyl Maltol?

Great with vanilla, fruits, amber, florals, caramel, tonka, and resinous bases.