[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A derivative of pyran occurring in larch bark, chicory, and in roasted malt, and used as a flavouring agent in bread, cakes, etc.; 3-hydroxy-2-methylpyran-4-one, C₆ H₆ O₃.


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Origin:
late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. From German Maltol from malt + German -ol