4-Isopropyl-3-Methylphenol Details
Product name: 4-Isopropyl-3-Methylphenol
INCI Name: o-Cymen-5-ol
Synonym: IPMP (short for Isopropyl methylphenol), 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol, 4 isopropyl 3 methylphenol,
2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol,Thyme camphor, Thymol
CAS No.: 3228-02-2
Molecular Formula: C10H14O
EINECS NO.: 221-761-7
4-Isopropyl-3-Methylphenol Properties
| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | White or almost white crystals or needle powder |
| Odor | almost no odor |
| Assay(by HPLC) | ≥99.0% |
| Identification | (1)Triturate sample with an equal amount of camphor; the mixture liquefies. |
| (2)Dissolve a small sample in 1ml of glacial acetic acid, add 6 drops of sulfuric acid and 1 drop of nitric acid; a red-brown color develops. | |
| (3)To 1g sample add 5ml of a solution of sodium hydroxide (1→10) and heat on a water bath; a colorless or light yellow liquid is obtained. To this liquid add 2 to 3 drops of chloroform, while warm,and shake; a yellow-green color develops. | |
| (4)The sample solution exhibits a maximum absorbance at the wavelength at 279+2 nm. | |
| Purity | Clarity of solution dissolve 3.0g sample in 10ml of ethanol; the solution is clear. |
| Melting point | 110~113℃ |
| Heavy metals (Pb) | ≤20.0PPM |
| Arsenic | ≤2.0PPM |
| PH | 6.5-7.0 |
Advantages IPMP from Huashihang Chemical
refine two or four times
needlelike or powder types.
Almost no odor.
White color.
Use
4-Isopropyl-3-Methylphenol (IPMP) has a wide range of uses in various industries. It includes healthcare, food, and cosmetics.
Antimicrobial Agent
IPMP is a potent antimicrobial agent. It can kill bacteria, viruses and fungi.
It is commonly used in mouthwashes, hand sanitizers and surface disinfectants.
Flavoring Agent
o-Cymen-5-ol has a pleasant aroma and taste. It is a material as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages.
Fragrance
o-Cymen-5-ol has a pleasant odor. It is used as a fragrance in perfumes, soaps and other cosmetic products.
Veterinary Medicine
In veterinary medicine, it has one use as an antiseptic and a treatment for parasitic infections.
Natural Preservative
Isopropyl methylphenol has natural preservative properties in food and
other products,such as toothpastes, creams.
Organic Synthesis
It is used as a building block in organic synthesis.
Packaging
25kg/fiber drum
Storage
Store in a cool, dry environment, far away from moisture. Shelf life: 2 years.
