Description
Thymol,FCC, FG, Sample
Synonym(s):
5-Methyl-2-isopropylphenol, 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol, 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
Quality Level
400
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)
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
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
10 kg in fiber drum
1 kg in poly bottle
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 5 ppm
Other Notes
Natural occurrence: Buchu oil grapefruit oil, blackberry, and licorice.
RELATED PRODUCTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
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