2(3)-hexanethiol
Identification
| Name | 2(3)-hexanethiol |
| IUPAC | hexane-3-thiol |
| FDA UNII | 6YD4K9T3DN |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H14 S |
| Molecular Weight | 118.24258000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J101.045J |
| XlogP3 | 2.70 (est) |
Regulatory
| FEMA Number | 4782 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 204.6 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| 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 2(3)-hexanethiol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 0.02000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 0.00500 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.00500 |
| breakfast cereal | 0.01000 |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 0.02000 |
| condiments / relishes | 0.02000 |
| confectionery froastings | 0.02000 |
| egg products | 0.01500 |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 0.02000 |
| fruit ices | 0.01000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 0.01500 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | 0.02000 |
| hard candy | 0.02000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | 0.02000 |
| jams / jellies | 0.02000 |
| meat products | 0.02000 |
| milk products | 0.00500 |
| nut products | 0.01000 |
| other grains | 0.01000 |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | 0.01000 |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | 0.01000 |
| snack foods | 0.01000 |
| soft candy | 0.01000 |
| soups | 0.02000 |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | 0.02000 |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2(3)-
hexane thiol
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