Description
May be prepared from thymol and dimethylsulfate in alkaline
solution; from sodium thymolate with dimethylsulfate in water.
Occurrence
In the oils of French Christinium maritinium, Orhodon madai, O. hirtum, O. tenuicaule, O. japonicum albiflorum, O. pseudohirtum, O. goshizanese, Eupatorium fortunei, and Monarda punctata. Also reported found in tangerine peel oil,
thyme, clove leaf, ginger and sweet marjoram
Uses
2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisole can be used for antifungal and antibiofilm activities. 2-Isopropyl-5-methylanisolemay serve as a modifier in mildly spicy fragrances, as a companion to Methyleugenol for “Tea-Like” notes, in Chypre or Fougere variations, in detergent fragrances, etc.
Definition
ChEBI: Thymol methyl ether is a monoterpenoid.
Preparation
From thymol and dimethylsulfate in alkaline solution; from sodium thymolate with dimethylsulfate in water.
General Description
Natural occurrence: Coffee, french fried potato.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 1.0-5.0 ppm
