Carvacrol
AKA “5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol, 499-75-2, Isopropyl-o-cresol, Antioxine, 2-p-Cymenol, 5-Isopropyl-o-cresol, 2-Hydroxy-p-cymene, Karvakrol, p-Cymen-2-ol”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Carvacrol
AKA: 5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol, 499-75-2, Isopropyl-o-cresol, Antioxine, 2-p-Cymenol, 5-Isopropyl-o-cresol, 2-Hydroxy-p-cymene, Karvakrol, P-Cymen-2-ol
Ingredient · Perfuming · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Fragrance
Mediterranean
Not Clean
2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)phenol; 2-Hydroxy-p-cymene; 5-Isopropyl-o-cresol
Solubility SLIGHTLY SOL IN WATER; SOL IN ETHANOL, ETHER, ALKALIS; VERY SOLUBLE IN ACETONE
Formula
C10H14O
Mol. Weight
150.22
CAS #
499-75-2
Form
Liquid
State
Thick colorless liquid; [Hawley] Clear, deep yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
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Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Adds Fragrance
Antioxidant Protection
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
A phenolic compound found in oregano and thyme, traditionally used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern folk medicine for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory purposes. Historically employed as a natural preservative and skin irritation treatment in herbal remedies.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium p-Chloro-m-Cresol, p-Chloro-m-Cresol, Chlorothymol, Mixed Cresols, m-Cresol, o-Cresol, p-Cresol, Isopropyl Cresols, Thymol, o-Cymen-5-ol and Carvacrol
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Carvacrol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Carvacrol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR