Thymol

C₁₀H₁₄O

IUPAC: 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol

CAS: 89-83-8

Ikhtisar

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.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 14 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

H
9,4%
C
80,0%
O
10,7%

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
150,22 g/mol
Kerapatan
0,9650 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
51,5 °C
Titik Didih
232,0 °C
Kelarutan
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

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).