3-Mercapto-2-Pentanone
Aroma Chemical CAS 67633-97-0
A sulfurous note with a roasted onion and horseradish character and a soft potato facet. Metallic and natural, it adds a savoury depth in traces.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Sulfurous |
| Descriptor 2 | Onion |
| Descriptor 3 | Vegetable |
Identification
| CAS Number | 67633-97-0 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C5H10OS |
| Mol. Weight | 118.20 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-sulfanylpentan-2-one |
| InChIKey | SZECUQRKLXRGSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
3-mercapto-2-penanone, 3-mercapto-2-pentanone 10% in PG, 3-mercapto-2-pentanone natural 5% in ethyl alcohol, 3-mercapto-2-pentanone natural 5% in propylene glycol, 3-mercapto-2-pentanone neat, 3-mercaptopentan-2-one, 3-mercaptopentanone, pentan-2-one, 3-mercapto-, 2-pentanone, 3-mercapto-, 3-sulfanylpentan-2-one
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 160.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 50.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.743000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.383 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 3.026e+004 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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