W306606

Thymol

FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol, 5-Methyl-2-isopropylphenol, IPMP
• 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
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901193
• Flavis number: 4.006
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• 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)
• origin: France origin
• 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

Description

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.

Packaging

1 kg in poly bottle

10 kg in fiber drum

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 5 ppm

Other Notes

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H314 - H411
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 8B - Non-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