Carvacrol

Article number:

7501511

CAS No.:

499-75-2

Formula:

C10H14O

Synonyms:

p-Cymene 2-ol; 2-Hydroxy p-cymene; Isothymol

Molecular weight:

150,22 g/mol

plant: occurs in thyme (Thymus), winter savory (Satureja montana), summer savory (Satureja hortensis), oregano (Origanum vulgare), catnip (Nepeta cataria) and goosefoot

Uses:
Finds versatile use, mainly as a biocide

Effect:

  • As an antifungal (AM against fungal infections), insecticide, antibiotic, and anthelmintic.
  • Corresponds in its effect to the anti-inflammatory drugs celecoxib and etoricoxib –> used against rheumatism and gout

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