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Carvacrol

≥98%, FCC, FG

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Synonym(s):
5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol
Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHC6H3(CH3)OH
CAS Number:
499-75-2
Molecular Weight:
150.22
FEMA Number:
2245
Beilstein:
1860514
EC Number:
207-889-6
Council of Europe no.:
2055
MDL number:
MFCD00002236
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900943
Flavis number:
4.031
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.522 (lit.)

bp

236-237 °C (lit.)

mp

3-4 °C (lit.)

density

0.976 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

camphoraceous; woody; spicy

SMILES string

CC(C)c1ccc(C)c(O)c1

InChI

1S/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)10(11)6-9/h4-7,11H,1-3H3

InChI key

RECUKUPTGUEGMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... UGT1A4(54657)

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General description

Carvacrol is a monoterpene compound that can be used as a flavoring agent in food and cosmetics. It is one of the major volatile components in oregano essential oil.

Application


  • Carvacrol and Thymol Hybrids: Potential Anticancer and Antibacterial Therapeutics.: This review explores the synthesis, characterization, and biological activities of carvacrol and thymol hybrids, highlighting their potential as anticancer and antibacterial agents. The study emphasizes the significance of these compounds in developing novel therapeutic strategies (Peter et al., 2024).

  • Essential Oil Constituents as Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroprotective Agents: An Insight through Microglia Modulation.: This review investigates the role of essential oil constituents, including carvacrol, in modulating microglial activity. The findings suggest significant anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects, providing insights into their potential therapeutic applications in neuroinflammatory diseases (Stojanović et al., 2024).

  • Evidence of the Protective Role of Carvacrol in a Retinal Degeneration Animal Model.: This study demonstrates the protective effects of carvacrol in a retinal degeneration model. The results indicate that carvacrol can mitigate retinal damage and preserve retinal function, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for retinal diseases (Inda et al., 2024).


Disclaimer

The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, European Biocidal Products Regulation, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Turkey’s Biocidal Products Regulation, Korea’s Consumer Chemical Products and Biocide Safety Management Act (K-BPR) and others.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H314,H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

>212.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

> 100 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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The natural antimicrobial carvacrol inhibits Campylobacter jejuni motility and infection of epithelial cells
Van Alphen LB, et al
PLoS ONE, 7(9), e45343-e45343 (2012)
Antimicrobial activity of carvacrol: current progress and future prospectives
Nostro A & Papalia T
Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery, 7(1), 28-35 (2012)
Bo Tang et al.
Oncogene, 38(20), 3946-3961 (2019-01-30)
Although VPAC1 and its ligand vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) are important in gastrointestinal physiology, their involvements in progression of gastrointestinal tumor have not been explored. Here, we found that higher expression of VIP/VPAC1 was observed in gastric cancer compared to
Ademola Oladunjoye et al.
Poultry science, 92(5), 1357-1365 (2013-04-11)
In the present study, low concentrations of carvacrol (0.025 to 0.2%) and lauric arginate (LAE; 25 to 200 ppm) were tested at 4, 22, and 45°C in a broth model, and higher concentrations of carvacrol (0.1 to 5%) and LAE
Wei-Zhe Liang et al.
Toxicology, 303, 152-161 (2012-11-14)
Carvacrol is one of the main substances of essential oil which triggers intracellular Ca(2+) mobilization and causes cytotoxicity in diverse cell models. However, the mechanism of carvacrol-induced Ca(2+) movement and cytotoxicity is not fully understood. This study examined the effect
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