Description

Thymol Acetate is a versatile organic ester derived from thymol, a naturally occurring monoterpenoid phenol. This compound is valued for its aromatic profile and functional properties, serving as a key intermediate and active ingredient in several high-value industries. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical sectors for its utility in synthesis and formulation.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used as a fragrance component and flavoring agent, imparting herbaceous, spicy, or medicinal notes to perfumes, cosmetics, and food products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial synthetic building block in the production of APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) and other therapeutic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or intermediate in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Preservative and Antimicrobial Agent: Utilized for its biocidal properties in select industrial preservative formulations and disinfectants.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thymol Acetate
CAS No.	528-79-0
Molecular Formula	C12H16O2
Molecular Weight	192.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenyl acetate; p-Cymen-2-yl acetate; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenyl acetate; Thymyl acetate; Acetic acid thymyl ester; 1-Acetoxy-2-isopropyl-5-methylbenzene; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol acetate
EINECS	208-439-0

Quality Control

Our Thymol Acetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay, identity (IR), and impurity profiles. Specifications can be tailored to meet industrial, technical, or higher-purity grade requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 1.500
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.010 - 1.030

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.