(Z)-2-Methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

226.5±33.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

0.937±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

vapor pressure 

95Pa at 25℃

Odor

at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sulfurous green galbanum fruity tropical pineapple

Odor Type

tropical

Water Solubility 

1.4g/L at 20℃

LogP

2.98 at 30℃

EPA Substance Registry System

1,3-Oxathiane, 2-methyl-4-propyl-, (2R,4S)-rel- (59323-76-1)

(Z)-2-Methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

cis-2-Methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane is a colorless liquid with a typical note of tropical fruits. The material occurs in the flavor of yellow passion fruit and is mainly used in passion fruit and grapefruit type flavors. It is also recommended for use in citrus and fruity fragrance materials for a wide range of applications.

Preparation

cis-2-Methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathiane is prepared by reaction of 3-mercaptohexanol with acetaldehyde.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Trade name

Oxane (Firmenich)

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