Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene;2-isopropyl-5-methyl-pheno;2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol (thymol);3-Hydroxy-1-methyl-4-isopropylbenzene;3-hydroxy-4-isopropyl-1-methylbenzene;3-hydroxy-p-cymen;3-methyl-6-(2-propyl)-phenol;3-Methyl-6-isopropylphenol
Description
Thymol is an antimicrobial compound which can increase the efficacy of antibiotics involving drug resistant bacteria. It inhibits growth and lactate production as well as reduces cellular glucose uptake within the bacteria.
Molecular Formula
C10H14O
Appearance
Crystals or Crystalline Powder
pKa
10.59±0.10(Predicted)
Boiling Point
232 ℃(lit.)
Density, g/cm3
0.965 at 25 ℃(lit.)
Refractive Index
nD20 1.5227; nD25 1.5204
Vapour Pressure
1 mm Hg ( 64 ℃)