Carvacrol
Aromatic · CAS 499-75-2 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Carvacrol has a pungent, dry-medicinal phenolic scent with warm herbaceous notes reminiscent of oregano and thyme, featuring spicy and camphoraceous undertones.
At a glance
| Scent family | Aromatic |
| CAS number | 499-75-2 |
| FEMA number | 2245 |
| Uses | Creates herbal, spicy, medicinal accords; adds character to functional fragrances and provides stability in alkaline bases like soaps. |
| Typical usage | 0.28% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts > 272 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| INCI name | CARVACROL |
| IUPAC name | 2-Methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)phenol |
IFRA usage limits (51st Amendment)
No IFRA restriction on record for this material. Always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $2.95.
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