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Carvacrol

Name: Carvacrol
Brand: SIAL

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:

(CH₃)₂CHC₆H₃(CH₃)OH

CAS Number:

499-75-2

Molecular Weight:

150.22

UNSPSC Code:

85151701

NACRES:

NA.24

PubChem Substance ID:

329756252

EC Number:

207-889-6

Beilstein/REAXYS Number:

1860514

MDL number:

MFCD00002236

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Properties

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

assay

≥98.0% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.522 (lit.), n20/D 1.524

bp

236-237 °C (lit.)

mp

3-4 °C (lit.)

density

0.976 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)c1ccc(C)c(O)c1

InChI

1S/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)10(11)6-9/h4-7,11H,1-3H3

InChI key

RECUKUPTGUEGMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Carvacrol is a monoterpenic phenol, having a pungent type odor. It is a major constituent, which is commonly present in essential oil fractions of oregano and thyme

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: thymus

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.