Thymol
SIGMA/T0501 - ≥98.5%
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
antibiotic activity spectrum | fungi |
application(s) | diagnostic assay manufacturing hematology histology |
assay | ≥98.5% |
bp | 232 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.965 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
form | powder or crystals |
InChI | 1S/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8 |
InChI key | MGSRCZKZVOBKFT-UHFFFAOYSA |
mode of action | DNA synthesis | interferes |
mp | 48-51 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 200 |
SMILES string | CC(C)c1ccc(C)cc1O |
solubility | ethanol: 50 mg/mL |
storage temp. | room temp |
vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 64 °C) |
Application: | Thymol is generally added in the Hematoxylin and Eosin staining solution to prevent mould growth. It is also suitable for use in antimicrobial screening by the disk diffusion method. It has been used as a test compound in antifungal assay to assess the susceptibility of various fungal isolates. |
Other Notes: | Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. T0501.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin. |
Packaging: | 100, 500 g in glass bottle |
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 |
Purity | ≥98.5% |
bp | 232 °C (lit.) |
mp | 48-51 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.965 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | room temp |
UNSPSC | 12171500 |