W306606

Thymol

FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol, 5-Methyl-2-isopropylphenol, IPMP
• 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

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Segment: 400, 300
• 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.

Safety Information

• 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
• 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