Description
Chemical Name:3-methyl-4-propan-2-ylphenol
Cas No:3228-02-2
EINECS No:221-761-7
Synonyms:ORTHO-CYMEN-5-OL;4-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol;4-isopropyl-2-methyl-phenol;Phenol,2-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-;Phenol, 3-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-;m-Cymen-6-ol;frecide;biosal(antibacterial)
Molecular Formula:C10H14O
Molecular Weight:150.22
Molecular Structure:

Specification of 3-methyl-4-propan-2-ylphenol :
Items
Specifications
Cas No.
3228-02-2
EINECS
221-761-7
Molecular Weight
150.22
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Density
0.9688 (estimate)
Boiling Point
246 °C
pKa
10.36±0.18(Predicted)
PH
6.5~7.0
Melting Point
111-114 °C(lit.)
Loss on drying
≤0.5
Each impurity(HPLC)
≤0.5%
Total impurity(HPLC)
≤1.0%
Items | Specifications |
Cas No. | 3228-02-2 |
EINECS | 221-761-7 |
Molecular Weight | 150.22 |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Density | 0.9688 (estimate) |
Boiling Point | 246 °C |
pKa | 10.36±0.18(Predicted) |
PH | 6.5~7.0 |
Melting Point | 111-114 °C(lit.) |
Loss on drying | ≤0.5 |
Each impurity(HPLC) | ≤0.5% |
Total impurity(HPLC) | ≤1.0% |
Function of 3-methyl-4-propan-2-ylphenol:
- 3-Methyl-4-isopropylphenol has significant antibacterial activity and can inhibit the growth and reproduction of a variety of bacteria and fungi, thereby preventing products from deteriorating and corrupting due to microbial contamination and extending the shelf life of products.
- This substance has certain antioxidant properties, can capture free radicals, slow down the rate of oxidation reactions, reduce the generation of oxidation products, help maintain the stability and quality of the product, and prevent it from changing color, taste, or deterioration due to oxidation.
Application of 3-methyl-4-propan-2-ylphenol:
- Cosmetics: commonly used in cream cosmetics, such as face cream, hand cream, body lotion, etc.
- Pharmaceutical field: As a pharmaceutical intermediate, it can be used to synthesize a variety of drugs.
- Food packaging field: 3-methyl-4-propan-2-ylphenol can be applied to food packaging materials. By inhibiting the growth of microorganisms on the surface of packaging materials, the risk of food being contaminated by microorganisms during storage and transportation can be reduced, thereby extending the shelf life of food and ensuring food safety.
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