Data Collection
Thymol
CAS Number: 89-83-8
Basic Information
Synonym(s): 2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol; 3-p-Cymenol; 3-Hydroxy-p-cymene; 5-Methyl-2-isopropyl-1-phenol; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol; 6-Isopropyl-m-cresol; Isopropyl cresol
Formula: C10H14O
Molecular Weight: 150.22
Boiling Point (°C): 233
Melting Point (°C): 48 - 51
Contaminant Type: Thymol is a contaminant with other or multiple types of use.
Notes: Intermediate in chemical synthesis, disinfection agent in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
Solubility (in water)
- Solubility:
850
mg/l
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Temperature (°C): 20
- Solubility:
1320
mg/l
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Temperature (°C): 37
Toxicity Effects
- Organism Type:
Crustaceans
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Common Name: Daphnia
Scientific Name: Daphnia magna
Toxicity: 3.2 mg/l
Test: 96h EC50
- Organism Type:
Crustaceans
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Scientific Name: Gammarus fasciatus
Toxicity: 3.2 mg/l
Test: 96h EC50
- Organism Type:
Fish
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Common Name: Zebra danio
Scientific Name: Brachydanio rerio
Toxicity: 50 mg/l
Test: 96h LC50
- Organism Type:
Fish
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Common Name: Orfe
Scientific Name: Idus idus, or Leuciscus idus
Toxicity: 10 mg/l
Test: 48h LC50
- Organism Type:
Fish
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Common Name: Coho salmon or silver salmon
Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus kisutch
Toxicity: 5 mg/l
Test: 16-18h LC100
- Organism Type:
Fish
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Common Name: Fathead minnow
Scientific Name: Pimephales promelas
Toxicity: 3.2 mg/l
Test: 96h LC50
- Organism Type:
Fish
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Common Name: Northern pikeminnow
Scientific Name: Ptychocheilus oregonensis
Toxicity: 5 mg/l
Test: 16-18h LC100
- Organism Type:
Fish
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Common Name: Columbia River redband trout
Scientific Name: Salmo gairdneri
Toxicity: 5 mg/l
Test: 16-18h LC100
Work Cited
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Verschueren, K. 1996. Handbook of Environmental Data on Organic Chemicals, 3rd edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York.
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