IODOTHYMOL

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

CAS NO. 552-22-7

IODOTHYMOL

EINECS NO. 209-007-5
FORMULA C20H24I2O2
MOL WT. 550.22

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SYNONYMS Dithymol diiodide;
4,4'-Bis(iodooxy)-2,2'-dimethyl-5,5'-bis(1-methylethyl)-1,1'-biphenyl; Hypoiodous acid, 2,2'-dimethyl-5,5'-bis(1-methylethyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl ester; Thymol iodide;
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE red to brown powder
MELTING POINT 69 C
BOILING POINT (Decomposes)
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SOLUBILITY IN WATER Insoluble (soluble in ether, chloroform)
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NFPA RATINGS Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
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STABILITY Stable under normal conditions.

APPLICATIONS

Thymol, a white crystals with camphor like odor, is a phenolic compound obtained naturally from thyme oil (or other volatile oils) or prepared synthetically. It is very slightly soluble in water; soluble in paraffin oil and alcohol. It is used as a stabilizer in pharmaceutical and as a topical antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-fungal agent. It is also used as a flavoring agent for drugs (camphor, herbal, wintergreen,disinfectants, origanum ). Thymol iodide, a red to brown powder melting at 69 C; insoluble in water but soluble in ether and chloroform, is used as an antiseptic agent for skin (wounds and dermatitis).
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APPEARANCE

red to brown powder
I CONTENT 43.0% min
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OTHER INFORMATION

Hazard Symbols: C, Risk Phrases: 34, Safety Phrases: 26-36/37/39