carvacrol

Independent reference data for carvacrol (CAS 499-75-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Found in oil of origanum, thyme, marjoram, and summer savory; Used as a disinfectant, fungicide, and anthelmintic (nematodes); Also used in organic syntheses and in perfumes and flavorings; [Hawley] Origanum oil is about 60% carvacrol; [HSDB]Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean]

Synonyms and trade names

CARVACROL; 5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol; 499-75-2; Isopropyl-o-cresol; Antioxine; 2-p-Cymenol; 5-Isopropyl-o-cresol; 2-Hydroxy-p-cymene; Phenol, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-; Karvakrol; p-Cymen-2-ol; 2-Methyl-5-isopropylphenol; 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylphenol; 3-Isopropyl-6-methylphenol; p-Cymene, 2-hydroxy-; 1-Hydroxy-2-methyl-5-isopropylbenzene

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Caraway, Spice, Thyme No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	0.1% (2 / 1828)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (2 / 1828)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (99.8%), H315 (90.4%), H317 (91.5%), H319 (90.2%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.1% (2 of 1828) of reports.

H302 (99.8%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

5-ISOPROPYL-2-METHYLPHENOL · CAS 499-75-2 · C10H14O. UNII 9B1J4V995Q. Boiling Point: 237-238 °C @ 760 MM HG; Boiling Point: 237.70 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 236-238 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.