Description

3-Mercaptoheptan-4-One is a specialized sulfur-containing ketone compound with a distinctive mercaptan functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and flavor/fragrance precursor, offering a powerful, meaty, and savory character. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance industry seeking to create authentic savory notes, as well as for researchers developing novel organic compounds. Our supply ensures high purity and consistent quality for reliable performance in your formulations and syntheses.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for creating savory, meaty, and roasted flavor profiles in processed foods, snacks, and savory seasonings.
• Aroma Chemicals: Used in the synthesis of complex aroma molecules for fine fragrances and functional perfumery.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical research and the development of specialty chemicals.
• Food Technology: Employed in the development of reaction flavors and process flavors to enhance umami and meat-like tastes.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring sulfur chemistry and novel heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Mercaptoheptan-4-One
CAS No.	63458-78-6
Molecular Formula	C7H14OS
Molecular Weight	146.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Heptanone, 3-mercapto-; 3-Mercapto-4-heptanone; 4-Mercapto-3-heptanone; 3-Sulfanylheptan-4-one; FEMA 4686; Savory mercaptan; Meat mercaptan
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Quality Control

Our 3-Mercaptoheptan-4-One is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and olfactory profile. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, detailing results from GC, GC-MS, and organoleptic assessment. We adhere to relevant industry standards for flavor ingredients to ensure safety and consistency for your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability and shelf life. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.980
Odor	Characteristic savory, meaty

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.