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AB146541

Thymol, phenolic disinfectant

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MW 150.22 g/mol, Purity >98%. Phenolic compound, originally obtained from thyme oil, that is used to inhibit oral bacteria. Also used as a cosmetic biocide/preservative and/or fragrance ingredient. Functions as a denaturant and fragrance ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
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Chemical Structure - Thymol, phenolic disinfectant (AB146541)
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Chemical Structure - Thymol, phenolic disinfectant (AB146541)

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Key facts

CAS number

89-83-8

Purity

>98%

Form

Solid

form

Molecular weight

150.22 g/mol

Molecular formula

C<sub>1</sub><sub>0</sub>H<sub>1</sub><sub>4</sub>O

Nature

Synthetic

Solubility

Soluble in ethanol to 100 mM

Soluble in water to 100 mM (with warming)

Biological description

Phenolic compound, originally obtained from thyme oil, that is used to inhibit oral bacteria. Also used as a cosmetic biocide/preservative and/or fragrance ingredient. Functions as a denaturant and fragrance ingredient in cosmetic formulations.

IUPAC Name

5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol

Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Ambient - Can Ship with Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
Ambient
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
Ambient
Storage information
Store under desiccating conditions|The product can be stored for up to 12 months

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