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Thymol

FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol, 5-Methyl-2-isopropylphenol, IPMP

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Linear Formula:
2-[(CH3)2CH]C6H3-5-(CH3)OH
CAS Number:
89-83-8
Molecular Weight:
150.22
FEMA Number:
3066
Beilstein:
1907135
EC Number:
201-944-8
Council of Europe no.:
174
MDL number:
MFCD00002309
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901193
Flavis number:
4.006
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 64 °C)

bp

232 °C (lit.)

mp

48-51 °C (lit.)

density

0.965 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

spicy; phenolic

SMILES string

CC(C)c1ccc(C)cc1O

InChI

1S/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h4-7,11H,1-3H3

InChI key

MGSRCZKZVOBKFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Thymol is a monoterpene phenol derivative. It is a key volatile aroma constituent of the essential oil of plants such as thyme, basil, and oregano. It has strong antioxidant, antibacterial, anticarcinogenesis, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties.

Application

Thymol can be used as a natural additive in different products such as food, cosmetics, and nutriceuticals.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 5 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Buchu oil grapefruit oil, blackberry, and licorice.

Disclaimer

The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, European Biocidal Products Regulation, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Turkey’s Biocidal Products Regulation, Korea’s Consumer Chemical Products and Biocide Safety Management Act (K-BPR) and others.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H314,H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

240.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

116 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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