Carvacrol |
Last updated: 24/07/2024 |
(Also known as: cymophenol) |
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A naturally occurring plant phenol which has numerous applications as an insecticide | |
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Used as an external animal parasite repellent | |
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Dogs; Cats; Cattle; Sheep and Goats; Poultry; Horses; Bees |
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Not approved |
Chemical structure |
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None | |
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C₁₀H₁₄O | |
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CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(C)C)O | |
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RECUKUPTGUEGMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
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InChI=1S/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)10(11)6-9/h4-7,11H,1-3H3 | |
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dicarvacrol | Variant |
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Antiparasitic, Antimicrobial | |
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Plant-dervived substance | |
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Multiple modes of action: carvacrol is a neurotoxin, antagonist of GABA and Acetylcholinesterase (AchE) inhibitor. | |
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None allocated | |
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150.22 | |
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2-methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)phenol | |
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2-methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)benzenol | |
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5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol | |
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FEMA=2245 | |
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Colourless to pale yellow, viscous liquid with a pungent, spicy odour | |
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Known metabolites |
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Terrestrial ecotoxicology |
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Carvacrol is not a substance of toxicological concern Possible anticarcinogen |
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Corrosive Extinguish fires with foam, dry extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide (CO2), water spray jet May emit toxic fumes in a fire Not compatible with strong oxidizers IMDG Transport Hazard Class 8 |
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Health: H302, H314 Environment: H411 |
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Not listed (Not listed) | |||
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UN3265 | |||
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Packaging Group III (minor danger) | |||
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Record last updated: | 24/07/2024 |
Contact: | aeru@herts.ac.uk |
Please cite as: | Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242 |