Carvacrol

Chemical Formula	C10H14O
Molecular Weight	150.221 g/mol
Names and Identifiers	PubChem Link
Traditional Name	Carvacrol, Antioxine, Karvakrol, o-Thymol
CAS Registry Number	499-75-2

 

Carvacrol is a phenol that is a natural monoterpene derivative of cymene. An inhibitor of bacterial growth, it is used as a food additive. Potent activator of the human ion channels transient receptor potential V3 (TRPV3) and A1 (TRPA1). It has a role as a volatile oil component, a flavouring agent, an antimicrobial agent, an agrochemical and a TRPA1 channel agonist. It is a member of phenols, a p-menthane monoterpenoid and a botanical anti-fungal agent. It derives from a hydride of a p-cymene.

 

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