Carvacrol

Synonym: 499-75-2; 5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol; Antioxine; Isothymol; Karvakrol; 2-Methyl-5-isopropylphenol; 5-Isopropyl-2-methyl-phenol; 2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethyl) phenol; 2-Methyl-5-propan-2-ylphenol; 3-Isopropyl-6-methylphenol; 1-Hydroxy-2-methyl-5-isopropylbenzene; 6-Methyl-3-isopropylphenol

MDL: MFCD00002236
CAS Number: 499-75-2
Compound CID: 10364

Product Size

100 mg; 200 mg; 500 mg; 1 g

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Carvacrol is a phenol that is an inhibitor of bacterial growth.

Molecular Formula

C₁₀H₁₄O

Source

Constit. of many essential oils. Esp. found in the Labiatae.

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in ethanol, ether, alkali solution, insoluble in water.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

3.5°C

Applications

Carvacrol can be used as a food additive.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask