Characteristic
Carvacrol is also known as 2-para-cymol, isothymol, isothymol, isopropyl o-cresol. Natural products are found in thyme oil (about 70%), oregano oil (about 80%), and oregano oil. A colorless to yellowish, slightly viscous oil. In air and light, the color darkens. It has a aroma, cool aroma, herb aroma, with a thymol like odor. Boiling point 238℃, melting point 0.5 ~ 1℃, flash point 100℃. Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, propylene glycol and alkali, insoluble in water. Mixed in oil. Evaporates with water vapor. Rabbit transoral LD50100mg/kg.
Application
- It is mainly used for preparing dill, eugonium, mint, vanilla and other flavors, for toothpaste, dental powder, oral products, talcum powder, soap and daily industrial products.
- It is used medically as a local anesthetic
- It kills bacteria and intestinal parasites and can be used as a disinfectant and fungicide
Packing & Storage
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.