3-Mercaptohexan-1-ol
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- Category :
Organic chemicals and Derivatives/Aroma compounds
- CAS NO : 51755-83-0
- EC NO :
- Molecular Formula : C6H14OS
- Main Specifications : 99% min
- Synonyms : 1-Hexanol, 3-mercapto-;3-Mercaptohexanol;3-sulfanylhexan-1-ol;(3S)-3-sulfanylhexan-1-ol;(3R)-3-sulfanylhexan-1-ol;3-Mercaptohexan-1-ol;
Package: 25kg,50kg 200kg
Uses : used as essence and food additive
Molecular Structure:

Product description:
What is the chemical of 3-Mercaptohexan-1-ol?
Appearance: colorless to extremely pale clear yellow liquid;
Odor: In a 0.10% solution of dipropylene glycol, it presents a sulfur like fruity aroma, which is described as a "tropical rotten fruity aroma ;
Assay:99%min by GC ;
IR Identity: conform to standard ;
HNMR: conform to standard ;
carbon spectrum: conform to standard ;
Water by K. F.:0.5% max or as per the customer’s request ;
Loss on drying:0.5% max. or as per the customer’s request ;
boiling point: 250 °C;
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purpose
3-mercapto-1-hexanol is mainly used as essence and food additive. It has unique tropical fruit aroma and is often used to prepare edible essence:
Food industry: used to prepare flavors such as grapes and eggnog, allowed to be added to baked goods, beverages, candies, dairy products, gummies, etc
Daily chemical raw materials: used in personal care products such as perfume and cosmetics to provide fruity keynote 37
Safety certification: Listed as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by FEMA (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association), with FEMA number 3850 and JECFA number 545
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synthetic route
3-mercapto-1-hexanol can be synthesized by the following methods:
Chemical synthesis method: 3-sulfohexanol is protected by trimethylsilyl group, brominated with N-bromophthalimide, and then thiolated in one step
Biotransformation method: Using oral bacteria to biotransform cysteine S-conjugates, followed by chromatographic purification to obtain