Preferred name | 3-(methyl thio) hexanal |
Trivial Name | 3-(Methylthio)hexanal |
Short Description | 3-methylthiohexanal |
Formula | C7 H14 O S |
CAS Number | 38433-74-8 |
FEMA Number | 3877 |
Flavis Number | 12.279 |
ECHA Number | 253-929-0 |
FDA UNII | 1U9V3213BJ |
Nikkaji Number | J294.659I |
MDL | MFCD08457878 |
xLogP3-AA | 1.60 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 469 3-methylthiohexanal |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 38433-74-8 ; 3-METHYLTHIOHEXENAL |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB40186 |
FooDB: | FDB019898 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2912.19.0000 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
FAO: | 3-Methylthiohexanal |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 146.25277709961 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.046 to 8.055 |
Refractive Index | 1.475 to 1.485 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 206 to 207°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.239 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 71.67 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.117 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
heptane | Yes |
triacetin | Yes |
water, 2235 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Buttery | |
buttery, green, grassy, privet, fatty | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. butter green grassy privet |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Coffee |
Flavoring purposes | Butter , Citrus , Fruit tropical fruit , Green , Meat , Savory , Tomato , Vegetable |
Other purposes | Grass |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for 3-(methyl thio) hexanal usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 18 | |||
Click here to view publication 18 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 0.50000 | 1.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.05000 | 0.10000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | 0.50000 | 1.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | 0.50000 | 1.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | 0.50000 | 2.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | 1.00000 | 3.00000 | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | 0.50000 | 1.00000 | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :3015979 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WGK Germany:3 |
3-methylsulfanylhexanal |
Chemidplus:0038433748 |