Ethyl carvacrol

Description

Ethyl carvacrol is identified by CAS 4732-13-2, molecular formula C12H18O and molecular weight 178.14 g/mol. UNII 906L430D7R; InChIKey DOTAGKFIHPPPTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 235.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 235 °C; Density: 0.935-0.942.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	4732-13-2
PubChem CID	527268
Molecular formula	C12H18O
Molecular weight	178.14 g/mol
IUPAC name	2-ethoxy-1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylbenzene
InChIKey	DOTAGKFIHPPPTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	906L430D7R
FEMA number	2246
JECFA number	1247

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	178.27
XLogP3	4.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Exact Mass	178.135765193
Monoisotopic Mass	178.135765193
Topological Polar Surface Area	9.2
Heavy Atom Count	13
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	235.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	235 °C
Density	0.935-0.942
Refractive Index	1.502-1.509

Physical description & handling notes

• Colourless liquid, warm spicy herbaceous aroma, aroma similar to carrot
• Slightly soluble in water, miscible in oils
• soluble (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Spice No safety concern at currnt levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	6.3% (89 / 1416)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	6.3% (89 / 1416)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (90.9%), H315 (93.7%), H319 (93.7%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Benzene, 2-ethoxy-1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

Carvacryl ethyl ether; 4732-13-2; Carvacrol ethyl ether; Ethyl carvacrol; 2-Ethoxy-p-cymene; Ethyl carvacryl ether; 5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenetole; FEMA No. 2246; Phenetole, 5-isopropyl-2-methyl-; EINECS 225-238-4; 906L430D7R; Benzene, 2-ethoxy-1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-; 2-ETHOXY-4-ISOPROPYL-1-METHYLBENZENE; DTXSID9063584; CARVACRYL ETHYL ETHER [FHFI]; 5-ISO PROPYL-2-METHYL PHENETOLE

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Ethyl carvacrol?

CAS 4732-13-2; molecular formula C12H18O; molecular weight 178.14 g/mol.

What other names is Ethyl carvacrol known by?

Carvacryl ethyl ether, 4732-13-2, Carvacrol ethyl ether, Ethyl carvacrol, 2-Ethoxy-p-cymene, Ethyl carvacryl ether.

What is the regulatory status of Ethyl carvacrol?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Ethyl carvacrol classified as hazardous?

6.3% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (89 of 1416).

What are the key physical properties of Ethyl carvacrol?

Boiling Point: 235.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 235 °C; Density: 0.935-0.942; Refractive Index: 1.502-1.509.

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