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 |
| 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 |
| Disclaimer: | The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, European Biocidal Products Regulation, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Turkey’s Biocidal Products Regulation, Korea’s Consumer Chemical Products and Biocide Safety Management Act (K-BPR) and others. |
| 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 |