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4-isopropyl-2-methoxy-1-methylbenzene

Name(s)	4-isopropyl-2-methoxy-1-methylbenzene
Scientific name(s)	carvacrol methyl ether; carvacryl methyl ether; methyl carvacrol; methyl carvacryl ether; 5-isopropyl-2-methylanisole; 2-methoxy-1-methyl-4-(propan-2-yl)benzene
Formula	C11H16O
Molecular mass	164.24
IUPAC name	2-methoxy-1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylbenzene
INCHI	Not available
SMILE	COC1=CC(=CC=C1C)C(C)C
CAS ID	6379-73-3
PubChem ID	80790
DrugBank ID	Not available
CHEBI ID	Not available

Description	4-isopropyl-2-methoxy-1-methylbenzene, also known as O-methylcarvacrol, is a member of the class of compounds known as aromatic monoterpenoids. Aromatic monoterpenoids are monoterpenoids containing at least one aromatic ring. 4-isopropyl-2-methoxy-1-methylbenzene is practically insoluble (in water) and an extremely weak basic (essentially neutral) compound (based on its pKa). 4-isopropyl-2-methoxy-1-methylbenzene is a herbal, leafy, and spicy tasting compound and can be found in a number of food items such as common oregano, pepper (spice), winter savory, and summer savory, which makes 4-isopropyl-2-methoxy-1-methylbenzene a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.

Description

4-isopropyl-2-methoxy-1-methylbenzene, also known as O-methylcarvacrol, is a member of the class of compounds known as aromatic monoterpenoids. Aromatic monoterpenoids are monoterpenoids containing at least one aromatic ring. 4-isopropyl-2-methoxy-1-methylbenzene is practically insoluble (in water) and an extremely weak basic (essentially neutral) compound (based on its pKa). 4-isopropyl-2-methoxy-1-methylbenzene is a herbal, leafy, and spicy tasting compound and can be found in a number of food items such as common oregano, pepper (spice), winter savory, and summer savory, which makes 4-isopropyl-2-methoxy-1-methylbenzene a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.