Thymol

C₁₀H₁₄O

IUPAC: 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol

CAS: 89-83-8

Overview

Thymol is a natural monoterpene phenol found in thyme oil. It has been used as an antiseptic since ancient Egyptian times and is the active ingredient in Listerine mouthwash.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 14 1.0080
Carbon C 10 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×14
9.4%
C
Carbon ×10
80.0%
O
Oxygen ×1
10.7%

Uses

  • • Antiseptic mouthwash
  • • Food preservative
  • • Beekeeping varroa mite treatment
  • • Fungicide

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The main antiseptic ingredient in Listerine mouthwash since its creation in 1879

Structure

SMILES

CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(C)C)O

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
150.22 g/mol
Density
0.9650 g/cm³
Melting Point
51.5 °C
Boiling Point
232.0 °C
Solubility
0.9 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
150.1045
XLogP
3.3
TPSA
20.2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
120.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thymol?
Thymol (C₁₀H₁₄O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol.
What is the molecular weight of Thymol?
Thymol has a molar mass of 150.22 g/mol.
What state is Thymol at room temperature?
Thymol is a solid at room temperature.
Is Thymol organic or inorganic?
Thymol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Thymol?
Thymol (C₁₀H₁₄O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).