Thymol
ALDRICH/W306606 - FCC, FG
Synonym: 2-
CAS Number: 89-83-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H14O
Molecular Weight: 150.22
EC Number: 201-944-8
MDL Number: MFCD00002309
Linear Formula: 2-[(CH3)2CH]C6H3-5-(CH3)OH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 232 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.965 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8 |
| InChI key | MGSRCZKZVOBKFT-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 48-51 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | spicy; phenolic |
| origin | France origin |
| Quality Level | 400  |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CC(C)c1ccc(C)cc1O |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 64 °C) |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Buchu oil grapefruit oil, blackberry, and licorice. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 10 kg in fiber drum |
| Symbol |    GHS05,GHS07,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H314 - H411 |
| Precautionary statements | P260 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | C,N |
| Risk Statements | 22-34-51/53 |
| Safety Statements | 26-28-36/37/39-45-61 |
| RIDADR | UN2430 - class 8 - PG 3 - EHS - Alkylphenols, solid, n.o.s., HI: |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 240.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 116 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 232 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 48-51 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.965 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 3066 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |