Specification
Description
Thymol is the main monoterpene phenol occurring in essential oils isolated from plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family, and other plants such as those belonging to the Verbenaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Ranunculaceae and Apiaceae families. Thymol has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal effects.
Synonyms
2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-pheno
IUPAC Name
5-Methyl-2-propan-2-ylphenol
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(C)C)O
InChI
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
Boiling Point
232 °C(lit.)
Melting Point
48-51 °C(lit.)
Density
0.965 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water, soluble in oils
Monoisotopic Mass
150.104465066
Physical State
Crystals or crystalline powder
pKa
10.59±0.10(Predicted)
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.5227
Shipping
Can be shipped at room temperature, where not in use may vary.
Source
PlantsLabiataeThymus
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, organic materials, strong bases.
Storage Conditions
2-8 °C
Topological Polar Surface Area
20.2 Ų