| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene | [CAS]
2217-60-9 | [Synonyms]
thymoquinol
THYMOHYDROQUINONE
Thymohydroquinone (THQ)
2-Methyl-5-isopropylhydroquinone
5-Isopropyl-2-methylhydroquinone
2-Methyl-5-isopropylbenzene-1,4-diol
2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-1,4-benzenediol
2-isopropyl-5-methylbenzene-1,4-diol
2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylbenzene-1,4-diol
2-methyl-5-propan-2-yl-benzene-1,4-diol
2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)1,4-benzenediol
1,4-Benzenediol, 2-methyl-5- (1-methylethyl)- | [Molecular Formula]
CH3(C3H7)C6H2(OH)2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00045782 | [MOL File]
2217-60-9.mol | [Molecular Weight]
166.22 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [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 Information | Back Directory | [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.
| [Application]
2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene has been suggested for use in perfume compositions, and years ago also in flavors. | [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. | [Preparation]
2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene is prepared by reduction of Thymoquinone with Sulfurous acid or with the aid of a catalyst. | [storage]
Store at -20°C |
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