Thymol [89-83-8]

Biological Activity

Thymol is the main monoterpene phenol present in essential oils, which are isolated from plants belonging to the family Lipaceae and other plants such as Verbenaiaceae, Psylliaceae, Buttercupaceae, etc. Thymol has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal effects.

Chemical Information

Molecular Weight	150.22
Formula	C10H14O
CAS Number	89-83-8
Solubility (25°C)	DMSO ≥ 20 mg/mL
Storage	Powder          -20°C   3 years ;  4°C   2 years In solvent       -80°C   6 months ;  -20°C   1 month

References

[1] Majid Gholami-Ahangaran, et al. Vet Med Sci. Thymol and carvacrol supplementation in poultry health and performance

[2] Camila Folle, et al. J Nanobiotechnology. Thymol-loaded PLGA nanoparticles: an efficient approach for acne treatment

[3] Waleed M Arafa, et al. Prev Vet Med. Thymol efficacy against coccidiosis in pigeon (Columba livia domestica)

[4] Muhammad T Islam, et al. IUBMB Life. Anticancer activity of thymol: A literature-based review and docking study with Emphasis on its anticancer mechanisms

[5] Anna Marchese, et al. Food Chem. Antibacterial and antifungal activities of thymol: A brief review of the literature