Carvacrol methyl ether, an analog of carvacrol, is a component of volatile plant oils. Carvacrol methyl ether has antimicrobial effect.

Physicochemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C11H16O
Molecular Weight	164.24
Exact Mass	164.12
CAS #	6379-73-3
PubChem CID	80790
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow liquid
Density	0.936 g/mL at 20ºC(lit.)
Boiling Point	217.7ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point	75ºC
Index of Refraction	n20/D 1.505
LogP	3.127
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	2
Heavy Atom Count	12
Complexity	131
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
SMILES	COC1C(C)=CC=C(C(C)C)C=1
InChi Key	YVLHTQPPMZOCOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code	InChI=1S/C11H16O/c1-8(2)10-6-5-9(3)11(7-10)12-4/h5-8H,1-4H3
Chemical Name	2-methoxy-1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylbenzene
HS Tariff Code	2934.99.9001
Storage	Powder-20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Shipping Condition	Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)

Biological Activity

References	[1]. Antimicrobial agents from plants: antibacterial activity of plant volatile oils. J Appl Microbiol. 2000 Feb;88(2):308-16. [2]. 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.
Additional Infomation	Carvacrol methyl ether has been reported in Cyathocline purpurea, Crithmum maritimum, and other organisms with data available.

Solubility Data

Solubility (In Vitro)

DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (608.87 mM)

Solubility (In Vivo)

Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (15.22 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL. Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution. Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (15.22 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly. Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C，1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution. Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (15.22 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.  (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)

Preparing Stock Solutions		1 mg	5 mg	10 mg
	1 mM	6.0887 mL	30.4433 mL	60.8865 mL
	5 mM	1.2177 mL	6.0887 mL	12.1773 mL
	10 mM	0.6089 mL	3.0443 mL	6.0887 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.