2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene Chemical Properties

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)

2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene Usage And Synthesis

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.

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