Timol

C₁₀H₁₄O

IUPAC: 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol

CAS: 89-83-8

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 14 1,0080
Carbono C 10 12,0110
Oxígeno O 1 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×14
9,4%
C
Carbono ×10
80,0%
O
Oxígeno ×1
10,7%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
150,22 g/mol
Densidad
0,9650 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
51,5 °C
Punto de ebullición
232,0 °C
Solubilidad
0.9 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
150,1045
XLogP
3,3
TPSA
20,2 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
1
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
1
Enlaces rotables
1
Átomos pesados
11
Complejidad
120,0

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Acetamida

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Acetato de butilo

C₆H₁₂O₂

Acetato de etilo

C₄H₈O₂

Acetato de vinilo

C₄H₆O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

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