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THYMOL ACETATE

5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-phenol Acetate.

THYMOL ACETATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 528-79-0

CAS 528-79-0PubChem CID 68252

Thymol acetate

Thymyl acetate is a monoterpenoid. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: (5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylphenyl) acetate

Molecular formula: C12H16O2
Molecular weight: 192.25 g/mol
Exact mass: 192.115029749 Da
XLogP3: 3.0
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Thymyl acetateAcetylthymolO-AcetylthymolAcetyl thymolPhenol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, acetateEINECS 208-442-86I29126I5VNSC 406522

16 more reported names

NSC-406522Phenol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, 1-acetateTHYMOL ACETATE [MI]AI3-03427(2-isopropyl-5-methyl-phenyl) acetateRefChem:898087208-442-8Thymol, acetate5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)phenyl acetateUNII-6I29126I5V2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol acetateThymol derivative, 17CHEBI:9583HMS1728G142-Isopropyl-5-methylphenyl acetate #EBC-612122

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:9583
ChEMBL:CHEMBL3343661
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID40862124
PubMed:12670156

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Inventory details for THYMOL ACETATE

INCI name

THYMOL ACETATE

Description

5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-phenol Acetate.

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 41082
Imported identity: THYMOL ACETATE
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for THYMOL ACETATE

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Key data

CAS

528-79-0

208-442-8

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How THYMOL ACETATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists THYMOL ACETATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

THYMOL ACETATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

THYMOL ACETATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, THYMOL ACETATE carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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Source note for THYMOL ACETATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for THYMOL ACETATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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