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W306606

Thymol

Name: Thymol
Brand: ALDRICH

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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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)

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.

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.

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pictograms

GHS05,GHS07,GHS09

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H302,H314,H411

pcodes

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

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

Regulatory Listings

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

W306606-1KG-K:4.548173974842E12 + W306606-10KG-K:4.548173974835E12

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