Preferred name | 3-mercaptohexyl butyrate |
Trivial Name | 3-Sulfanylhexyl butyrate |
Short Description | 3-sulfanylhexyl butanoate |
Formula | C10 H20 O2 S |
CAS Number | 136954-21-7 |
FEMA Number | 3852 |
Flavis Number | 12.235 |
FDA UNII | RGA574NASM |
Nikkaji Number | J676.706K |
MDL | MFCD08457873 |
xLogP3-AA | 2.90 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 555 3-mercaptohexyl butyrate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 136954-21-7 ; 3-MERCAPTOHEXYL BUTYRATE |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB38948 |
FooDB: | FDB018426 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.9999 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
FAO: | 3-Mercaptohexyl butyrate |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 204.33279418945 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.988 to 8.03 |
Refractive Index | 1.459 to 1.469 @ 20 °C |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.006 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 98.89 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 3.602 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
heptane | Yes |
water, 29.87 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Sulfurous | |
sulfurous, passion fruit, fruity, tropical, fruit overripe fruit | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. sulfurous passion fruit fruity tropical overripe fruit |
Flavor Type: Tropical | |
tropical, fruity, roasted, savory | |
General comment | Tropical fruity roasted savory |
Use: tropical fruits at 0.5-1ppm; and for roasted savory notes in chicken, pork. | Tropical |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Passion fruit , Sandalwood |
Flavoring purposes | Chicken , Citrus , Fruit tropical fruit , Pork , Roasted , Savory |
Preferred SDS: View | |
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 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, 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 | |
Pictogram | |
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-mercaptohexyl butyrate usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | ND (μg/capita/day) | ||
Structure Class: | I | ||
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: | 0.02000 | 0.20000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.00500 | 0.05000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | 0.01000 | 0.10000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 0.05000 | 0.30000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | 0.01000 | 0.10000 | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 0.01000 | 0.10000 | |
fruit ices: | 0.01000 | 0.10000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | 0.01000 | 0.10000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | 0.01000 | 0.10000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | 0.01000 | 0.10000 | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | 0.01000 | 0.10000 | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | 0.01000 | 0.10000 | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 8 (FGE.08)[1]: Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical group 20 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 1 (FGE.08Rev1): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 3 (FGE.08Rev3): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 08, Revision 4 (FGE.08Rev4): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30 View page or View pdf |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :537754 |
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WGK Germany:3 |
3-sulfanylhexyl butanoate |
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