3-Mercapto-1-hexanol

CAS NO.：51755-83-0
Empirical Formula: C6H14OS
Molecular Weight: 134.24
MDL number: MFCD00792515
EINECS: 000-000-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 02:12:14

What is 3-Mercapto-1-hexanol?

Chemical properties

clear colorless liquid

The Uses of 3-Mercapto-1-hexanol

3-mercapto-1-hexanol (3MH) are compounds potentially responsible for the development of blackcurrant aroma in red wine. 3-mercapto-1-hexanol was the most important odorant of Grenache rosé wine was with a deep impact on the wine fruity and citric notes. 3-Mercaptohexanol is an thiol compound found in various grape juices.

The Uses of 3-Mercapto-1-hexanol

3-Mercaptohexanol is an thiol compound found in various grape juices and wines.

Definition

ChEBI: An alkanethiol that is hexane substituted at positions 1 and 3 by hydroxy and sulfanyl groups respectively.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 0.1%: sulfurous, initially fruity then becoming savory and chicken meaty with a slight roasted coffee nuance and a hint of fruitiness on dry out.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 0.050 to 10 ppm: sulfurous, guava tropical fruity, with a hint of brothy savory and egg.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 25, p. 507, 1984 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)99923-4

Properties of 3-Mercapto-1-hexanol

Boiling point:	250 °C
Density	0.97
refractive index	1.479-1.481
FEMA	3850 \| 3-MERCAPTOHEXANOL
Flash point:	100°C
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform, DMSO, Methanol, Water
form	Liquid
pka	10.49±0.10(Predicted)
color	Clear colorless
Odor	at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. sulfurous fruity tropical
Water Solubility	Insoluble
JECFA Number	545
BRN	1846873
CAS DataBase Reference	51755-83-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	3-Mercaptohexanol(51755-83-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Hexanol, 3-mercapto- (51755-83-0)

Safety information for 3-Mercapto-1-hexanol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.