Thymol



Thymol
IUPAC name 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol
Identifiers
CAS number 89-83-8
SMILES CC1=CC(O)=C(C(C)C)C=C1
Properties
Molecular formula C10H14O
Molar mass 150.22 g/mol
Density 0.96 g/cm3
Melting point

48-52 °C

Boiling point

232 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Thymol is a cymene". (from Webster's 1913 dictionary)

It has been found to be useful in controlling varroa mites in bee colonies.[1]A minor use is in bookbinding: before rebinding, books with mold damage can be sealed in bags with thymol crystals to kill fungal spores. It is also used as a preservative in halothane, an anaesthetic.

In a 1994 report released by five top cigarette companies, thymol was listed as one of 599 additives to cigarettes.[2] It is added to improve the flavor.

References

  1. ^ Almond farmers seek healthy bees
  2. ^ List of 599 Cigarette additives

See also
 
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