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HomeProduct name list2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole

2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole

Synonym(s):O-Methylthymol;1-Methyl-3-methoxy-4-isopropylbenzene;2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole;NSC 404221;Thymol methyl ether

  • CAS NO.:1076-56-8
  • Empirical Formula: C11H16O
  • Molecular Weight: 164.24
  • MDL number: MFCD01674973
  • EINECS: 214-063-9
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-07-22 17:51:23
2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole Structural

What is 2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole?

Description

May be prepared from thymol and dimethylsulfate in alkaline solution; from sodium thymolate with dimethylsulfate in water.

Occurrence

In the oils of French Christinium maritinium, Orhodon madai, O. hirtum, O. tenuicaule, O. japonicum albiflorum, O. pseudohirtum, O. goshizanese, Eupatorium fortunei, and Monarda punctata. Also reported found in tangerine peel oil, thyme, clove leaf, ginger and sweet marjoram

The Uses of 2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole

2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole can be used for antifungal and antibiofilm activities.

Preparation

From thymol and dimethylsulfate in alkaline solution; from sodium thymolate with dimethylsulfate in water.

Definition

ChEBI: Thymol methyl ether is a monoterpenoid.

General Description

Natural occurrence: Coffee, french fried potato.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 1.0-5.0 ppm

Properties of 2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole

Boiling point: 214-216 °C(lit.)
Density  0.94 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.5063(lit.)
FEMA  3436 | 1-METHYL-3-METHOXY-4-ISOPROPYLBENZENE
Flash point: 51 °C
storage temp.  -20°C Freezer
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  Oil
color  Colourless
Odor at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. woody smoky burnt
JECFA Number 1246
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole (1076-56-8)

Safety information for 2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H226:Flammable liquids
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction.
P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Computed Descriptors for 2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole

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