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Thymol, 98+%
CAS: 89-83-8 | C10H14O | 150.221 g/mol
Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14563.22
Quantity | 100 g |
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Description
Thymol is used as a preservative in halothane. It acts as an anesthetic, antiseptic in mouth wash, stabilizer in pharmaceutical preparations. It inhibits the growth and lactate production as well as reduces the uptake of cellular glucose within the bacteria. It is an active ingredient in toothpastes like euthymol. It is involved to control varroa mites and prevent fermentation and the growth of mold in bee colonies.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsThymol is used as a preservative in halothane. It acts as an anesthetic, antiseptic in mouth wash, stabilizer in pharmaceutical preparations. It inhibits the growth and lactate production as well as reduces the uptake of cellular glucose within the bacteria. It is an active ingredient in toothpastes like euthymol. It is involved to control varroa mites and prevent fermentation and the growth of mold in bee colonies.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in chloroform, alcohol and ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Chemical Identifiers
89-83-8 | |
150.221 | |
MGSRCZKZVOBKFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
6989 | |
5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylphenol |
C10H14O | |
MFCD00002309 | |
2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol | |
CHEBI:27607 | |
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(C)C)O |
Specifications
49°C to 52°C | |
89-83-8 | |
MFCD00002309 | |
1907135 | |
2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol | |
MGSRCZKZVOBKFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylphenol | |
6989 | |
150.22 | |
0.97 | |
100 g | |
Thymol |
231°C to 233°C | |
C10H14O | |
UN2430 | |
14,9399 | |
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in chloroform,alcohol and ether. | |
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(C)C)O | |
150.221 | |
CHEBI:27607 | |
≥98% | |
5 to 7 | |
102°C (215°F) |
Safety and Handling
- Thymol
Signal Word
- Danger
Hazard Category
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
Hazard Statement
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Thymol
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10251463 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | A14563.30,A14563.36,A14563.22 |
10242727 | Certificate of Analysis | 10/08/2022 | A14563.30,A14563.36,A14563.22 |
10160853 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A14563.30,A14563.36,A14563.22 |
10195437 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A14563.30,A14563.36,A14563.22 |
10145909 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A14563.30,A14563.36,A14563.22 |
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