Thymol

C₁₀H₁₄O

IUPAC: 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol

CAS: 89-83-8

Aperçu

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

Élément	Symbole	Atomes	Masse atomique
Hydrogen	H	14	1,0080
Carbon	C	10	12,0110
Oxygen	O	1	15,9990

Composition élémentaire

Hydrogen ×14

9,4%

Carbon ×10

80,0%

Oxygen ×1

10,7%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriétés

Type: organic
État: solid
Masse molaire: 150,22 g/mol
Densité: 0,9650 g/cm³
Point de fusion: 51,5 °C
Point d'ébullition: 232,0 °C
Solubilité: 0.9 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 150,1045
XLogP: 3,3
TPSA: 20,2 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 1
Heavy Atoms: 11
Complexity: 120,0

Composés associés

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).