4-Isopropyl-3-Methylphenol manufacturer o-Cymen-5-ol CAS 3228-02-2 Huashihang Chemical Co.,Ltd

 4-Isopropyl-3-Methylphenol Details

Product name: 4-Isopropyl-3-Methylphenol

INCI Name: o-Cymen-5-ol

Synonym: IPMP (short for Isopropyl methylphenol), Biosol, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol,

2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol,Thyme camphor, Thymol

CAS No.: 3228-02-2

Molecular Formula: C10H14O

EINECS NO.: 221-761-7

Sizes: needle, crystals,or powder

4-Isopropyl-3-Methylphenol Properties

Item	Specifications
Appearance	White or almost white needle, crystals or powder
Odor	almost no odor
Assay(by HPLC)	≥99.00%
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)add 5ml of a solution of sodium hydroxide (1→10) to 1g sample. And heat on a water bath. a colorless or light yellow liquid is available. And add 2 to 3 drops of chloroform to this liquid. while warm,shake it. a yellow-green color develops.
	(4)The sample solution exhibits a maximum absorbance at the wavelength at 279+2 nm.
Melting point	110~113℃
Clarity of solution	dissolve 3.0g sample in 10ml of ethanol; the solution is clear.
Heavy metals (Pb)	≤20.0PPM
Arsenic	≤2.0PPM
Organic impurities (TLC)	None detected

Use

4-Isopropyl-3-Methylphenol (IPMP) has a wide range of uses in various industries, including 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.