Chemical Properties
clear colorless liquid
Uses
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.
Uses
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.
