2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene
- Product Name
- 2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene
- CAS No.
- 2217-60-9
- Chemical Name
- 2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene
- Synonyms
- thymoquinol;THYMOHYDROQUINONE;2-isopropyl-5-methylbenzene-1,4-diol;Thymohydroquinone (THQ);5-Isopropyl-2-methylhydroquinone;2-Methyl-5-isopropylhydroquinone;2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-1,4-benzenediol;2-Methyl-5-isopropylbenzene-1,4-diol;2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylbenzene-1,4-diol;2-methyl-5-propan-2-yl-benzene-1,4-diol
- CBNumber
- CB11075189
- Molecular Formula
- C10H14O2
- Formula Weight
- 166.22
- MOL File
- 2217-60-9.mol
2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene Property
- Melting point:
- 148°C
- Boiling point:
- 290°C (estimate)
- Density
- 1.0060 (rough estimate)
- refractive index
- 1.5277 (estimate)
- storage temp.
- Store at -20°C
- solubility
- DMF: 1 mg/mL; DMSO: 1 mg/mL; Ethanol: 2 mg/mL; Ethanol:PBS (pH 7.2) (1:9): 0.1mg/mL
- form
- A crystalline solid
- pka
- 11.11±0.23(Predicted)
- color
- White to off-white
- Odor
- fennel
- Water Solubility
- Slightly soluble in cold water. Soluble in hot water and alcohol
- LogP
- 2.116 (est)
Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)
- Symbol(GHS)
-
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
-
H302Harmful if swallowed
H319Causes serious eye irritation
- Precautionary statements
-
P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
N-Bromosuccinimide Price
- Product number
- 27558
- Product name
- Thymohydroquinone
- Packaging
- 25mg
- Price
- $116
- Updated
- 2024/03/01
- Product number
- 27558
- Product name
- Thymohydroquinone
- Packaging
- 50mg
- Price
- $214
- Updated
- 2024/03/01
- Product number
- 27558
- Product name
- Thymohydroquinone
- Packaging
- 5mg
- Price
- $32
- Updated
- 2024/03/01
- Product number
- 27558
- Product name
- Thymohydroquinone
- Packaging
- 10mg
- Price
- $57
- Updated
- 2024/03/01
- Product number
- T413505
- Product name
- Thymohydroquinone
- Packaging
- 250mg
- Price
- $485
- Updated
- 2021/12/16
2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene Chemical Properties,Usage,Production
Chemical Properties
Thymohydroquinone is a Prismatic crystals. Sublimes when heated. Soluble in hot water and alcohol, Practically insoluble in oils. The taste is equally woody-herbaceous, spicy, woody-Fennel-like at concentrations near 20 ppm.
Uses
Thymohydroquinone is a component of Black Cumin Seed Oil and Thyme. It is also a┬аreduction product of┬аThymoquinone (T413500), which is a phytochemical compound found in the plant Nigella sativa. Thymoquinone exhibits antioxidant and analgesic properties.
Application
2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene has been suggested for use in perfume compositions, and years ago also in flavors.
Preparation
2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene is prepared by reduction of Thymoquinone with Sulfurous acid or with the aid of a catalyst.