Carvacrol
Product details
specification:50-80-90-99.9%(GC)
Grade: food & Medical grade
Synonyms: 5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol; Cymenol; Hydroxy-p-cymene; Methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)phenol
Molecular Formula: C10H14O
Molecular Weight: 150.22
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Appearance: Colorless mobile liquid
Odor: Characteristic odor of celery
PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Assay (GC): 50%,60%,70%,80%,90%,99% ,99.9%
Specific gravity @ 25°C: 0.972 ~ 0.980
Refractive index @ 20°C: 1.5195 ~ 1.5250
Flash point (°C): 88
Defination:
Carvacrol is present in the essential oil of Origanum vulgare (oregano), oil of thyme, oil obtained from pepperwort, and wild bergamot. The essential oil of Thyme subspecies contains between 5% and 75% of carvacrol, while Satureja (savory) subspecies have a content between 1% and 45%. Origanum majorana (marjoram) and Dittany of Crete are rich in carvacrol, 50% resp. 60-80%.It is also found in tequila.
Functions:
Good functionbotanical fungicide carvacrol mainly by restraining or killing the spores of fungus, this cause the spores can not germination, or germ tube and mycelium can not grow even when the spores germinate, so that to realize the purpose of controlling the diseases.
Can restrain germination of spore, or even germination, its germ tube and hypha can not regrow. The ability of fungic resistance is very strong. Aim at carvacrol 0.5%AS, it is a kind of systemic fungicide, broad-spectrum, no harmful stress of insecticide, no pollution, no residue, and friendly to environment.
Good functionbotanical fungicide carvacrol is widely used as spice, food additives, feed additives, antioxygen, health microbicides, vermifuge, preservative etc..
Application
Widely used in flavors,fragrances,food additives,feed additives,pharmaceutical intermediates
Suggested Application
Used in flavoring and aroma industries, spices, food additives, feed additives, antioxidant, hygiene disinfectant smell remover, insect repellents, preservatives, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
STORAGE AND PACKING
Standard packing: In plastic lining steel drums, net weight 25,50,180,kilos, IBC
Storage: At cool place in tightly sealed original containers, avoid prolonged exposure to light, heat and air.