3-mercaptohexyl hexanoate
3-sulfanylhexyl hexanoate
Identification
| Name | 3-mercaptohexyl hexanoate |
| IUPAC | 3-sulfanylhexyl hexanoate |
| CAS Number | 136954-22-8 |
| FDA UNII | 023W2KD2VX |
| Molecular Formula | C12 H24 O2 S |
| Molecular Weight | 232.38668000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.544.203D |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 556 3-mercaptohexyl hexanoate |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 12.251 3-mercaptohexyl hexanoate |
| FEMA Number | 3853 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 136954-22-8 ; 3-MERCAPTOHEXYL HEXANOATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.94300 to 0.94800 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.847 to 7.888 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46000 to 1.47000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 280.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | > 210.00 °F. TCC ( > 98.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 4.665 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description |
at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. sulphurous, tropical fruit, passionfruit
|
| Taste Description |
tropical fruity tropical fruit tropical
|
Safety Information
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 3-mercaptohexyl hexanoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 0.02000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 0.00500 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.01000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 0.05000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | 0.01000 |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 0.01000 |
| fruit ices | 0.01000 |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 0.01000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | 0.01000 |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | 0.01000 |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | 0.01000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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