Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Mercaptohexanol |
Synonym(s) |
3-Thiohexan-1-ol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1999 (Session 53) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Mercapto-1-hexanol |
JECFA number |
545 |
CAS number |
51755-83-0 |
FEMA number |
3850 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
134.24 |
Chemical formula |
C6H14OS |
Physical form/odour |
clear liquid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol and heptane |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
198° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.479-1.489 |
Specific gravity |
0.975-0.980 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR, MS, NMR |
Spectrum |
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