3-MERCAPTOHEXYL BUTYRATE Chemical Properties

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)

3-MERCAPTOHEXYL BUTYRATE Usage And Synthesis

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.

3-MERCAPTOHEXYL BUTYRATE(136954-21-7)Related Product Information

• 3-Mercaptohexyl hexanoate
• 3-Mercaptohexyl acetate
• 3-MERCAPTOBUTYL ACETATE
• 3-MERCAPTOHEXYL BUTYRATE