MALTOL
UNII 3A9RD92BS4

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Maltol, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 3A9RD92BS4.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 118-71-8 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 1362894. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
3A9RD92BS4
CAS Registry Number
118-71-8
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
MALTOL
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
3A9RD92BS4
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C6H6O3
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
XPCTZQVDEJYUGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
c1(c(occc1=O)C)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Maltol. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

MALTOL

Common Names & Synonyms

2-METHYLPYROMECONIC ACID
E-636
INS NO.636
INS-636
LARIXIC ACID
MALTOL [FCC]
MALTOL [FHFI]
MALTOL [II]
MALTOL [MART.]
MALTOL [MI]
MALTOL [USP-RS]
PALATONE
VELTOL

Systematic Nomenclature

3-HYDROXY-2-METHYL-4H-PYRAN-4-ONE
3-HYDROXY-2-METHYL-4-PYRONE
4H-PYRAN-4-ONE, 3-HYDROXY-2-METHYL-

Technical Codes

FEMA NO. 2656
NSC-2829
NSC-404458

NDC Products Containing MALTOL

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: