3-MERCAPTOHEXYL BUTYRATE Property

Boiling point:

272.9±23.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

0.966±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

FEMA 

3852 | 3-MERCAPTOHEXYL BUTYRATE

pka

10.43±0.10(Predicted)

Odor

at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. sulfurous passion fruit fruity tropical overripe fruit

Odor Type

sulfurous

JECFA Number

555

LogP

3.60

NIST Chemistry Reference

3-Mercaptohexyl butanoate(136954-21-7)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

3-MERCAPTOHEXYL BUTYRATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

limited use

FEMA (mg/kg): bakery products 0.02-0.2; non-alcoholic beverages 0.005-0.05; alcoholic beverages, candies, frostings, cold drinks, fruit ice products, gel products, puddings, dairy products, processed fruits, 0.01-0.1; Gum sugar 0,05 ~ 0.3.

Occurrence

Reported found in yellow passion fruit.

Definition

ChEBI: 3-Mercaptohexyl butyrate is a fatty acid ester.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sulfurous, slightly roasted meaty savory, alliaceous roasted onion and vegetative with tropical fruity body nuances.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 2.5 ppm: sulfurous, savory meaty, onionlike with a rich tropical fruit body.