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
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.
Room Temperature
NO
0.965 g/mL at 25 C(lit.) Gram per litre (g/L)
99 %
Crystal
7
Other
WHITE
89-83-8
Powder
150.22 Grams (g)
0.1 g/100 mL (20 C)
C10H14O
POWDER
48-51 C(lit.)
Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol) Trade Information
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25/50 KG
Asia
All India
Product Description
Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol) is a white crystalline substance that gives thyme its strong flavor, pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic property.