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thymol

CAS No.: 89-83-8      Formula: C10H14O

Weight: 150.21800

Synonyms: 6-Isopropyl-3-methylphenol; 6-Isopropyl-m-cresol; 3-methyl-6-isopropyl-phenol; Thyme camphor; Phenol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-; 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol; 1-methyl-4-isopropyl-3-hydroxybenzene; Isopropyl cresol; 3-p-Cymenol; 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylphenol; THYMOL; 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-phenol; Thymic acid; 5-Methyl-2-isopropylphenol; 1-hydroxy-2-isopropyl-5-methylbenzene;




Description

Thymol (also known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol, IPMP) is a natural monoterpene phenol derivative of cymene, C10H14O, isomeric with carvacrol, found in oil of thyme, and extracted from Thymus vulgaris (common thyme) and various other kinds of plants as a white crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties. Thymol also provides the distinctive, strong flavor of the culinary herb thyme, also produced from T. vulgaris.

Basic Information
CAS No.:
89-83-8
Synonyms:
6-Isopropyl-3-methylphenol; 6-Isopropyl-m-cresol; 3-methyl-6-isopropyl-phenol; Thyme camphor; Phenol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-; 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol; 1-methyl-4-isopropyl-3-hydroxybenzene; Isopropyl cresol; 3-p-Cymenol; 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylphenol; THYMOL; 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-phenol; Thymic acid; 5-Methyl-2-isopropylphenol; 1-hydroxy-2-isopropyl-5-methylbenzene;
Formula:
C10H14O
Molecular Weight:
150.21800
PSA:
20.23000
LogP:
2.82400
Properties
Appearance & Character:
A white crystal or powder with a pungent odor.
Density:
0.965 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Melting Point:
48-51 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point:
232 °C(lit.)
Flash Point:
216 °F
Storage Conditions:
Store at RT.
Safety Info
Symbol:
GHS05、GHS07、GHS09
Signal Word:
Dangerous
Hazard Statement:
H302; H314; H411
Warning Statement:
P273; P280; P303 + P361 + P353; P304 + P340 + P310; P305 + P351 + P338; P391
Customs Code:
29071900
WGK Germany:
2
Hazard Category Code:
R22; R34; R51/53
Security Instructions:
S26-S28-S36/37/39-S45-S61-S28A
Dangerous Goods Sign:
C