3-Methyl-4-isopropylphenol, also known as isopropyl methylphenol or Cymene-5-ol, is used as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent in cosmetics and quasi-drugs for its antifungal and antibacterial properties. It functions as a preservative in products like face creams and hair care. In quasi-drugs, it serves as an external sterilizer and disinfectant for hand sanitizers, and also in toothpaste and hair tonics. Industrially, it’s used for air conditioning and room disinfection, as well as for anti-bacterial and deodorizing treatments of fabrics and other surfaces. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Biosol, p-Thymol, Frecide, Dekacymen and o-Cymen-5y-ol. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Intermediate. Its PubChem CID is 18597.
3-Methyl-4-isopropylphenol
| CAS No | 3228-02-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C10H14O |
| Molecular Weight | 150.22 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 3-methyl-4-propan-2-ylphenol |
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3-Methyl-4-isopropylphenol, also known as isopropyl methylphenol or Cymene-5-ol, is used as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent in cosmetics and quasi-drugs for its antifungal and antibacterial properties.
The listed CAS number is 3228-02-2.
The listed molecular formula is C10H14O.
The listed molecular weight is 150.22 g/mol.
3-methyl-4-propan-2-ylphenol.
The source lists Biosol, p-Thymol, Frecide, Dekacymen and o-Cymen-5y-ol.