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Thymol
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)phenol [1]
Systematic IUPAC name
5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)benzenol
Other names
2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol, isopropyl-m-cresol, 1-methyl-3-hydroxy-4-isopropylbenzene, 3-methyl-6-isopropylphenol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol, 5-methyl-2-isopropyl-1-phenol, 5-methyl-2-isopropylphenol, 6-isopropyl-3-methylphenol, 6-isopropyl-m-cresol, Apiguard, NSC 11215, NSC 47821, NSC 49142, thyme camphor, m-thymol, and p-cymen-3-ol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
DrugBank
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EC Number
  • 201-944-8
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PubChem CID
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  • InChI=1S/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h4-7,11H,1-3H3 Yes check.svgY
    Key: MGSRCZKZVOBKFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N Yes check.svgY
  • InChI=1/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h4-7,11H,1-3H3
    Key: MGSRCZKZVOBKFT-UHFFFAOYAS
  • CC(C)c1ccc(C)cc1O
Properties
C10H14O
Molar mass 150.221 g·mol−1
Density 0.96 g/cm3
Melting point 49 to 51 °C (120 to 124 °F; 322 to 324 K)
Boiling point 232 °C (450 °F; 505 K)
0.9 g/L (20 °C) [2]
1.5208 [3]
Pharmacology
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Hazards
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H302, H314, H411
P260, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301+P312, P301+P330+P331, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P321, P330, P363, P391, P405, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Thymol (also known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol, IPMP), C10H14O, is a natural monoterpenoid phenol derivative of p-Cymene, isomeric with carvacrol, found in oil of thyme, and extracted from Thymus vulgaris (common thyme), ajwain, [4] and various other plants as a white crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties. Thymol also provides the distinctive, strong flavor of the culinary herb thyme, also produced from T. vulgaris. Thymol is only slightly soluble in water at neutral pH, but it is extremely soluble in alcohols and other organic solvents. It is also soluble in strongly alkaline aqueous solutions due to deprotonation of the phenol. Its dissociation constant (pKa) is 10.59±0.10. [5] Thymol absorbs maximum UV radiation at 274 nm. [6]

Chemical synthesis

Thymol is produced by the alkylation of m-cresol and propene: [7] [8]

CH3C6H4OH + CH2CHCH3 → ((CH3)2CH)CH3C6H3OH

A predicted method of biosynthesis of thymol in thyme and oregano begins with the cyclization of geranyl diphosphate by TvTPS2 to γ-terpinene. Oxidation by a cytochrome P450 in the CYP71D subfamily creates a dienol intermediate, which is then converted into a ketone by short-chain dehydrogenase. Lastly, keto-enol tautomerization gives thymol.

Predicted biosynthesis of thymol in thyme and oregano. Reconstruction of figure 4 in Krause et. al. (2021). Thymol biosynthesis.svg
Predicted biosynthesis of thymol in thyme and oregano. Reconstruction of figure 4 in Krause et. al. (2021).

History

Ancient Egyptians used thyme for embalming. [10] The ancient Greeks used it in their baths and burned it as incense in their temples, believing it was a source of courage. The spread of thyme throughout Europe was thought to be due to the Romans, as they used it to purify their rooms and to "give an aromatic flavour to cheese and liqueurs". [11] In the European Middle Ages, the herb was placed beneath pillows to aid sleep and ward off nightmares. [12] In this period, women also often gave knights and warriors gifts that included thyme leaves, because it was believed to bring courage to the bearer. Thyme was also used as incense and placed on coffins during funerals, because it was supposed to ensure passage into the next life. [13]

The bee balms Monarda fistulosa and Monarda didyma , North American wildflowers, are natural sources of thymol. The Blackfoot Native Americans recognized these plants' strong antiseptic action and used poultices of the plants for skin infections and minor wounds. A tisane made from them was also used to treat mouth and throat infections caused by dental caries and gingivitis. [14]

Thymol was first isolated by German chemist Caspar Neumann in 1719. [15] In 1853, French chemist Alexandre Lallemand [16] (1816-1886) named thymol and determined its empirical formula. [17] Thymol was first synthesized by Swedish chemist Oskar Widman [18] (1852-1930) in 1882. [19]

Extraction

The conventional method of extracting is hydro-distillation (HD), but can also be extracted with solvent-free microwave extraction (SFME). In 30 minutes, SFME yields similar amounts of thymol with more oxygenated compounds than 4.5 hours of hydro-distillation at atmospheric pressures without the need for solvent. [20]

Uses

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Thymol

Thymol during the 1910s was the treatment of choice for hookworm infection in the United States. [21] [22] People of the Middle East continue to use za'atar, a delicacy made with large amounts of thyme, to reduce and eliminate internal parasites. [23] It is also used as a preservative in halothane, an anaesthetic, and as an antiseptic in mouthwash. When used to reduce plaque and gingivitis, thymol has been found to be more effective when used in combination with chlorhexidine than when used purely by itself. [24] Thymol is also the active antiseptic ingredient in some toothpastes, such as Johnson & Johnson's Euthymol. Thymol has been used to successfully control varroa mites and prevent fermentation and the growth of mold in bee colonies. [25] Thymol is also used as a rapidly degrading, non-persisting pesticide. [26] Thymol can also be used as a medical disinfectant and general purpose disinfectant. [27] Thymol is also used in the production of menthol through the hydrogenation of the aromatic ring. [28]

List of plants that contain thymol

Toxicology and environmental impacts

In 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviewed the research literature on the toxicology and environmental impact of thymol and concluded that "thymol has minimal potential toxicity and poses minimal risk". [43]

Environmental breakdown and use as a pesticide

Studies have shown that hydrocarbon monoterpenes and thymol in particular degrade rapidly (DT50 16 days in water, 5 days in soil [26] ) in the environment and are, thus, low risks because of rapid dissipation and low bound residues, [26] supporting the use of thymol as a pesticide agent that offers a safe alternative to other more persistent chemical pesticides that can be dispersed in runoff and produce subsequent contamination. Though, there has been recent research into sustained released systems for botanically derived pesticides, such as using natural polysaccharides which would be biodegradable and biocompatible. [44]

Compendial status

See also

Notes and references

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