Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-(Methylthio)-1-hexanol
Synonym(s)	3-(Methylmercapto)-1-hexanol
Latest JECFA evaluation	1999 (Session 53)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-(Methylthio)-1-hexanol
JECFA number	463
CAS number	51755-66-9
FEMA number	3438
COE number	11548
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	148.26
Chemical formula	C7H16OS
Physical form/odour	colourless liquid with sulfurous onion, garlic green vegetable odour
Solubility	insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	140-145°; 130° (30 mm Hg); 61-62° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.474-1.489
Specific gravity	0.964-0.974 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	IR, HNMR, MS
Spectrum