Product Details
Category
Cosmetic Preservatives
Molecular Formula
C10H14O
Synonyms
5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol
Application
Carvacrol has been used in low concentrations as a food flavoring ingredient and preservative, as well as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
Product Description
Carvacrol is a monoterpenic phenol produced by aromatic plants, thyme and oregano. It exhibits potent antibacterial activity against Salmonella typhimurium. Bactericidal activity of carvacrol towards the food borne pathogen Bacillus cereus has been investigated. Carvacrol has been evaluated as alternatives to antibiotic feed additives in female broiler chickens.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
150.218
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.522(lit.)
InChI Key
RECUKUPTGUEGMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(C)c1ccc(C)c(O)c1
InChI
1S/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)10(11)6-9/h4-7,11H,1-3H3
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.
Safety Statements
26-36/37/39-45
Color
Colorless or pale yellow