Thymol

Alias:

5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol

English name:

Thymol

Alias:

5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol

CAS RN:

89-83-8

EINECS No.:

201-944-8

Molecular formula:

C₁₀H₁₄O

Molecular weight:

150.2176

Molecular structure:

Density:

0.974g/cm3

Melting point:

48-52℃

Boiling point:

233°C at 760 mmHg

Flash point:

101°C

Solubility:

0.1 g/100 mL (20℃)

Vapor pressure:

0.0376mmHg at 25°C

Properties:

White crystal or white crystalline powder. Density: 0.979, melting point: 48-51℃, boiling point: 233℃. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in glacial acetic acid and paroline, easily soluble in ethyl alcohol, trichloromethane, diethyl ether, and olive oil

Uses:

In producing spices, drugs and indicators