Thymol

RT

150, 22

Off-white crystalline powder

Thymol is an antimicrobial compound which can increase the efficacy of antibiotics involving drug resistant bacteria. It inhibits growth and lactate production as well as reduces cellular glucose uptake within the bacteria.

Synonyms:
1-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-isopropylbenzene; 2-Hydroxy-1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol; 3-Hydroxy-p-cymene; 3-Methyl-6-isopropylphenol; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol; 5-Methyl-2-isopropyl-1-phenol; 5-Methyl-2-isopropylphenol; 6-Isopropyl-3-methylphenol; 6-Isopropyl-m-cresol; Apiguard; NSC 11215; NSC 47821; NSC 49142; Thyme camphor; Thymol Chrystals; m-Thymol; p-Cymen-3-ol

CAS No:
89-83-8

Molecular Formula:
C10H14O

Molecular Weight:
150.22

Appearance:
Off-white crystalline powder

Purity:
≥99%

Melting Point:
46-53ºC

Boiling Point:
232°C

Density:
0.97

Residue on Ignition:
≤0.05%

Solubility:
Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT.

Warning:
Corrosive! Irritant!