Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol)

Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol) Specification

Melting Point
48-51 C(lit.)

Poisonous
NO

Molecular Formula
C10H14O

Ph Level
7

Properties
Thymol are white crystals or powders with a spicy odor, 5-methyl-2-isopropylphenol[1]. The molecular formula of thymol is C10H14O, the molecular weight is 150.218, the density is 0.965 g/mL at 25 C (lit.), the melting point is 48-51 C (lit.), the boiling point is 232 C (lit.), the flash The point is 216 F and the water solubility is 0.1g/100 mL (20 C). Thymol is the main monoterpene phenol present in essential oils, which are isolated from plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family

Molecular Weight
150.22 Grams (g)

Refractive Rate
nD20 1.5227; nD25 1.5204

CAS No
89-83-8

Smell
Other

Purity
99 %

Usage
Thymol is more commonly used in flavor compositions, mainly in toothpaste flavor, cough drops, mouth washes, gargles and chewing gums. It is often used partly for its antiseptic effect in such products. The concentration may vary from 2 to I00 ppm, highest in chewing gums. A newer use of Thymol is that in imitation Mandarin flavor, since the material was identified in Mandarin peel oil in 1963. It blends excellently with Citrus, Mint, Spice and herbaceous flavor materials or with fruity complexes.

Shape
Crystal

Storage
Room Temperature

Product Type
POWDER

Appearance
WHITE

Physical Form
Powder

Solubility
0.1 g/100 mL (20 C)

Density
0.965 g/mL at 25 C(lit.) Gram per litre (g/L)

Taste
Other

Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol) Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
50 Kilograms

Sample Available
Yes

Sample Policy
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Packaging Details
25/50 KG

Main Export Market(s)
Asia

Main Domestic Market
All India

About Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol)

Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol) is a white crystalline substance that gives thyme its strong flavor, pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic property.

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