2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole
Synonym(s):O-Methylthymol;1-Methyl-3-methoxy-4-isopropylbenzene;2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole;NSC 404221;Thymol methyl ether
- CAS NO.：1076-56-8
- Empirical Formula: C11H16O
- Molecular Weight: 164.24
- MDL number: MFCD01674973
- EINECS: 214-063-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-12-09 18:56:23
What is 2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole?
Description
May be prepared from thymol and dimethylsulfate in alkaline solution; from sodium thymolate with dimethylsulfate in water.
Occurrence
In the oils of French Christinium maritinium, Orhodon madai, O. hirtum, O. tenuicaule, O. japonicum albiflorum, O. pseudohirtum, O. goshizanese, Eupatorium fortunei, and Monarda punctata. Also reported found in tangerine peel oil, thyme, clove leaf, ginger and sweet marjoram
The Uses of 2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole
2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole can be used for antifungal and antibiofilm activities.
Definition
ChEBI: Thymol methyl ether is a monoterpenoid.
Preparation
From thymol and dimethylsulfate in alkaline solution; from sodium thymolate with dimethylsulfate in water.
General Description
Natural occurrence: Coffee, french fried potato.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 1.0-5.0 ppm
Properties of 2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole
| Boiling point: | 214-216 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.94 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.5063(lit.) |
| FEMA | 3436 | 1-METHYL-3-METHOXY-4-ISOPROPYLBENZENE |
| Flash point: | 51 °C |
| storage temp. | -20°C Freezer |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Oil |
| color | Colourless |
| Odor | at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. woody smoky burnt |
| JECFA Number | 1246 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole (1076-56-8) |
Safety information for 2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Flammables GHS02  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole
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