Carvacrol
Carvacrol is also called isothymol, a natural monoterpene derivative of cymene. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a spicy odor as Thymol. Carvacrol is naturally found in many essential oils especially in thyme oil. It is prepared by the sulfonation reaction of p-Cymene. With a special aroma, Carvacrol is widely used in fragrance formulation, oral product, spice, medicine etc. It’s used as a disinfectant and fungicide due to its capability of killing bacteria and intestinal parasites.
Substance Identification
| Synonyms | Cymenol | Isothymol | 2-Methyl-5-isopropylphenol |
| CAS | 499-75-2 |
| EINECS | 207-889-6 |
| FEMA | N/A |
| HS.CODE | 294200 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H14O |
| Moleclar Weight | 150.22 |
Toxicological Information
| LD50 oral, rat | >810mg/kg |
| LD50 dermal, rabbit | 5g/kg |
Application & Uses
- used as antioxidant component
- used as feed additive ingredients
- used as food flavoring ingredients
- used as a disinfectant, astringent ingredients
- used as insect repellent ingredient
- used as pharmaceutical intermediate
- used as natural bacteriostatic ingredients
- used in the fragrance of daily necessities such as soap
Sales Specification
| ITEM | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Odor Character | Thyme |
| Assay, G.C., % | ≥99.5 |
| Refractive Index, n20D | 1.523 |
| Specific Gravity, d2020 | 0.972~0.980 |
GHS Hazard Statements
| H-Code | H302/314/411 |
| P-Code | P264/270/273/280 |
| Response | P301+P312+P330 P301+P330+P331 P303+P361+P353 P304+P340+P310 P305+P351+P338+P310 P363 P391 |
| Storage | P405 |
| Disposal | P501 |
Storage
- air and moisture sensitive
- containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage
- handle and store under inert gas
- keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place
- store in cool place
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