3-Hexanone, 5-Mercapto-5-Methyl-
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 851768-51-9
A powerful sulfurous note with a blackcurrant bud character and a soft tropical fruit facet. Used in traces, it adds a peach and green realism to fruity accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Grape |
| Descriptor 3 | Cassis |
| Tenacity2 | 22 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 851768-51-9 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H14OS |
| Mol. Weight | 146.25 |
| IUPAC Name | 5-methyl-5-sulfanylhexan-3-one |
| InChIKey | KTTLFUWDFUJAKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
5-methyl-5-sulfanyl-3-hexanone, 5-methyl-5-sulfanylhexan-3-one, sauvignone 100 (Takasago)
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 198.78 °C |
| Flash Point | 74.00 °C |
| Density | 1.13300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43900 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.353000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.764 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 3651 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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