2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene

CAS: 2217-60-9

Ref. 3D-FD175844

Product Information

• Name: 2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene
• Synonyms: 1,4-Benzenediol, 2-methyl-5- (1-methylethyl)-, 1,4-Dihydroxy-2-isopropyl-5-methylbenzene, 2-Hydroxythymol, 2-Isopropyl-5-methylhydroquinone, 2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-1,4-benzenediol, 2-Methyl-5-isopropylhydroquinone, 2217-60-9, 4-Hydroxy-5-isopropyl-2-methylphenol, Hydrothymoquinone, NSC 34803, Thymohydroquinone, Thymoquinol, p-Cymene-2,5-diol, p-Cymene-2,5-diol (8CI)

Description

2,5-dihydroxy-p-cymene is a natural substance that has been found to have antioxidant properties. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of opportunistic fungi in cell culture and animal models, as well as to protect against oxidative injury. 2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties against bacteria and other microorganisms. This compound is thought to be metabolized into thymol, caffeic acids, and thymoquinone. These metabolites are thought to be responsible for the antioxidant effects of 2,5-dihydroxy-p-cymene by scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inhibiting lipid peroxidation.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 166.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H14O2/c1-6(2)8-5-9(11)7(3)4-10(8)12/h4-6,11-12H,1-3H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=OQIOHYHRGZNZCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cc(O)c(C(C)C)cc1O