51755-83-0CCCC(S)CCOTYZFMFVWHZKYSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N3-mercaptohexanol is an alkanethiol that is hexane substituted at positions 1 and 3 by hydroxy and sulfanyl groups respectively. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a primary alcohol and an alkanethiol. It derives from a hydride of a hexane.
51755-83-0DTXSID70866216CHEBI:77690insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol and heptane
(in ethanol)
198.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
198 °C
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 7% (100 of 1425) of reports.
Warning
H315 (92.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, and P362+P364 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 1425 reports by companies from 5 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 1.4% (1 of 71) of reports.
PMN - indicates a commenced PMN (Pre-Manufacture Notices) substance.
Status: Active Update: 10-11-2008 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/3164
Status: Active Update: 28-03-2017 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/19298
Acute Tox. 4 (53.5%)
Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
Skin Irrit. 2 (92.1%)
Fragrance Ingredients
Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
Uses3-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.
Uses3-Mercaptohexanol is an thiol compound found in various grape juices and wines.
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DefinitionChEBI: An alkanethiol that is hexane substituted at positions 1 and 3 by hydroxy and sulfanyl groups respectively.