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2-methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)phenol

C₁₀H₁₄O
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Structural formula of 2-methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)phenol

2-methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)phenol, 2-methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)benzenol, carvacrol, carvativir, isothymol

Carvacrol is a colorless, clear, viscous liquid with a characteristic odor and taste (oregano). It has antimicrobial properties and is used as a food additive.
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass 150
Density 977 g/m³
Melting point 2.3 ℃36.1 ℉275 K 
Boiling point 242 ℃467 ℉515 K 
Flash point 106 ℃223 ℉379 K 
Partition coeff. (logP) 2.49
Solubility (water)Insoluble
Solubility (propan-2-one)Soluble
Solubility (ethoxyethane)Soluble
Solubility (ethanol)Soluble
Compound added to the database on June 16, 2021, last modified on August 20, 2022.