Thymol

A phenol obtained from thyme oil or other volatile oils used as a stabilizer in pharmaceutical preparations, and as an antiseptic (antibacterial or antifungal) agent.

Also Known As:

Apiguard; 2 Isopropyl 5 Methyl Phenol; 2 Isopropyl 5 Methylphenol; 2-Isopropyl-5-Methyl-Phenol; 2-Isopropyl-5-Methylphenol; Phenol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Antifungal Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Terpenes: 1461
    - Monoterpenes: 522
      - Thymol: 503
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Phenols: 677
        Thymol: 503

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)