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Definition of Maltol
1. Noun. (chemistry) a substituted pyranone found in the bark and needles of some conifers and in roasted malt ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Maltol
1. a chemical compound [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Maltol
Literary usage of Maltol
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Laboratory manual for the detection of poisons and powerful drugs by Wilhelm Autenrieth (1921)
"maltol crystallizes in monoclinic prisms and plates from a cold saturated solution
... maltol sublimes in shining leaflets and is volatile with water vapor. ..."
2. Proceedings of the American Pharmaceutical Association at the Annual Meeting by American Pharmaceutical Association, National Pharmaceutical Convention (1912)
"A. Backe has shown that by the combined action of an enzyme and heat on starch
there is formed a body analogous but not identical with maltol. ..."
3. Proceedings of the American Pharmaceutical Association at the Annual Meeting by American Pharmaceutical Association, National Pharmaceutical Convention, American Pharmaceutical Association Meeting (1894)
"maltol readily sublimes, and is deposited in colorless, odorless crystals melting
at 159° C. ... maltol is probably a condensation product of grape sugar, ..."
4. The Chemistry and Analysis of Drugs and Medicines by Henry Corbin Fuller (1920)
"The new substance is sparingly soluble in water unless alkaline, but dissolves
in alcohol to a purple solution which is turned red by acid. maltol, C, 11 ..."
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