Technical Data

166813
CAS Number
89-83-8
Grade
Highly Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00002309
Molecular Formula
C10H14O
Molecular Weight
150.22
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
RT
Thymol
1-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-isopropylbenzene; 2-Hydroxy-1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol; 3-Hydroxy-p-cymene; 3-Methyl-6-isopropylphenol; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol; 5-Methyl-2-isopropyl-1-phenol; 5-Methyl-2-isopropylphenol; 6-Isopropyl-3-methylphenol; 6-Isopropyl-m-cresol; Apiguard; NSC 11215; NSC 47821; NSC 49142; Thyme camphor; Thymol Chrystals; m-Thymol; p-Cymen-3-ol

Thymol is an antimicrobial compound which can increase the efficacy of antibiotics involving drug resistant bacteria. It inhibits growth and lactate production as well as reduces cellular glucose uptake within the bacteria.

Synonyms
1-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-isopropylbenzene; 2-Hydroxy-1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol; 3-Hydroxy-p-cymene; 3-Methyl-6-isopropylphenol; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol; 5-Methyl-2-isopropyl-1-phenol; 5-Methyl-2-isopropylphenol; 6-Isopropyl-3-methylphenol; 6-Isopropyl-m-cresol; Apiguard; NSC 11215; NSC 47821; NSC 49142; Thyme camphor; Thymol Chrystals; m-Thymol; p-Cymen-3-ol
CAS No
89-83-8
Molecular Formula
C10H14O
Molecular Weight
150.22
Appearance
Off-white crystalline powder
Purity
≥99%
Melting Point
46-53ºC
Boiling Point
232°C
Density
0.97
Residue on Ignition
≤0.05%
Solubility
Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT.
Warning
Corrosive! Irritant!

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Palaniappan, K. et al.: Int. J. Food Microbio., 140, 164 (2010); Evans, J. et al.: Curr. Microbiol., 41, 336 (2000);
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