Thymol, CAS 89-83-8 (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol), is a naturally occurring monoterpene phenol obtained from thyme oil and also produced synthetically. It is a white crystalline solid with a strong, characteristic aroma and is used in oral care, flavours, cosmetics, animal feed and other applications. PolyBlueChem supplies thymol with documentation for the EU market (REACH-registered sources) and per-batch COA and SDS.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Colour / appearance | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Aroma | Strong, characteristic (thyme-like) |
| Content | 98% min |
| Melting point | 49 °C min |
| Solubility (25 °C) | 1 g dissolves completely in 3 ml of 80% ethyl alcohol |
A full specification sheet and a certificate of analysis (COA) for each batch are available on request.
Basic Information
| CAS number | 89-83-8 |
| Chemical name | 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol (thymol) |
| Synonyms | Thymol; 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol; 5-methyl-2-isopropylphenol; thyme camphor |
| Molecular formula | C10H14O |
| Molecular weight | 150.22 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Type | Monoterpene phenol (natural or synthetic) |
Applications
- Oral care – mouthwash, toothpaste and oral rinses (a classic oral-care phenol).
- Flavours and fragrances – a herbaceous, thyme-like note in flavour and fragrance compositions.
- Cosmetics and personal care – preservative-support and aromatic ingredient.
- Animal feed – as a feed aroma/flavour ingredient, where permitted.
- Other industrial uses – as a phenolic intermediate and in antimicrobial formulations.
Supply and regulatory
- REACH – thymol is available from REACH-registered sources for the EU market.
- Per-batch certificate of analysis (COA) and safety data sheet (SDS).
- Store sealed, cool and dry, away from heat and light.
PolyBlueChem supplies thymol (CAS 89-83-8), REACH-registered for the EU market, with per-batch COA and SDS and FOB/CIF delivery. Contact us with your tonnage and delivery port for a quotation.
