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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
Council of Europe no.:
174
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901193
Flavis number:
4.006
EC Number:
201-944-8
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002309
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1907135
Organoleptic:
spicy; phenolic
Grade:
FG
Halal
Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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Product Name

Thymol, FCC, FG

SMILES string

CC(C)c1ccc(C)cc1O

InChI key

MGSRCZKZVOBKFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

biological source

synthetic

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

Quality Level

300
400

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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

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.

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.

Other Notes

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

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

240.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

116 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

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Antioxidant actions of thymol, carvacrol, 6-gingerol, zingerone and hydroxytyrosol.
Aeschbach R, et al.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 32(1), 31-36 (1994)
A study of the minimum inhibitory concentration and mode of action of oregano essential oil, thymol and carvacrol.
Lambert RJW, et al.
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 91(3), 453-462 (2001)
Chemical profile, antioxidant and antibacterial activity of thyme and oregano essential oils, thymol and carvacrol and their possible synergism
Gavaric N, et al.
Journal of Essential Oil-Bearing Plants, 18(4), 1013-1021 (2015)
Thymol, thyme, and other plant sources: Health and potential uses
Salehi B, et al.
Phytotherapy Research, 32(9), 1688-1706 (2018)
Sandeep Sharma et al.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 53(1), 216-222 (2008-06-25)
Hydroxychavicol isolated from the chloroform extraction of aqueous extract of Piper betle leaves showed inhibitory activity against oral cavity pathogens. It exhibited an inhibitory effect on all of the oral cavity pathogens tested (MICs of 62.5 to 500 microg/ml) with
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