| Description | Carvacrol methyl ether is derived from plant volatile oil and exhibits antibacterial activity. |
| Synonyms | Methyl carvacrol, Methyl carvacryl ether |
| molecular weight | 164.24 |
| Molecular formula | C11H16O |
| CAS | 6379-73-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 100 mg/mL (608.9 mM) Ethanol: 100 mg/mL (608.9 mM) |
| References | 1. Ultee A, et, al. The phenolic hydroxyl group of carvacrol is essential for action against the food-borne pathogen Bacillus cereus. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2002 Apr;68(4):1561-8. 2. Dorman HJ, et, al. Antimicrobial agents from plants: antibacterial activity of plant volatile oils. J Appl Microbiol. 2000 Feb;88(2):308-16. |