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Carvacrol

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHC6H3(CH3)OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
150.22
Beilstein:
1860514
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

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

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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.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

>212.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

> 100 °C


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