Carvacrol

Carvacrol[1]
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)phenol
Other names
5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol
2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)phenol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.007.173
KEGG
UNII
Properties
C10H14O
Molar mass 150.217 g/mol
Density 0.9772 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Melting point 1 °C (34 °F; 274 K)
Boiling point 237.7 °C (459.9 °F; 510.8 K)
insoluble
Solubility soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, carbon tetrachloride, acetone[2]
−1.091×10−4 cm3/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
☑Y verify (what is ☑Y☒N ?)
Infobox references

Carvacrol, or cymophenol, C6H3(CH3)(OH)C3H7, is a monoterpenoid phenol. It has a characteristic pungent, warm odor of oregano.[3]

Natural occurrence

Carvacrol is present in the essential oil of Origanum vulgare (oregano), oil of thyme, oil obtained from pepperwort, and wild bergamot. The essential oil of thyme subspecies contains between 5% and 75% of carvacrol, while Satureja (savory) subspecies have a content between 1% and 45%.[4] Origanum majorana (marjoram) and Dittany of Crete are rich in carvacrol, 50% and 60–80% respectively.[5]

It is also found in tequila[6] and Lippia graveolens (Mexican oregano) in the verbena family.

Research

In vitro, carvacrol inhibits the growth of several bacteria strains, e.g. Escherichia coli.[7] In Pseudomonas aeruginosa in vitro, it disrupts cell membranes of these bacteria and inhibits their proliferation.[8]

Application of carvacrol on the human tongue, as well as activation of TRPV3, causes a sensation of warmth. Both pro- and anti-apoptotic effect of this compound have been proposed in various cellular systems, but conclusive evidence to support a direct effect has not been proven.[9][10]

Synthesis and derivatives

Carvacrol may be synthetically prepared by the fusion of cymol sulfonic acid with caustic potash; by the action of nitrous acid on 1-methyl-2-amino-4-propyl benzene; by prolonged heating of five parts of camphor with one part of iodine; or by heating carvol with glacial phosphoric acid or by performing a dehydrogenation of carvone with a palladium-carbon catalyst. It is extracted from Origanum oil by means of a 50% potash solution. It is a thick oil that sets at 20 °C to a mass of crystals of melting point 0 °C, and boiling point 236–237 °C. Oxidation with ferric chloride converts it into dicarvacrol, whilst phosphorus pentachloride transforms it into chlorcymol.

List of the plants that contain the chemical

Toxicology

Carvacrol does not have many long-term genotoxic risks. The cytotoxic effect of carvacrol can make it an effective antiseptic and antimicrobial agent. Carvacrol has been found to show antioxidant activity.[21]

Carvacrol has antimicrobial activity against 25 different periodontopathic bacteria and strains, [22] Cladosporium herbarum,[22] Penicillium glabrum,[22] and fungi such as F. moniliforme, R. solani, S. sclerotirum, and P. capisci.[22]

Compendial status

See also

Notes and references

  1. ↑ "Carvacrol data sheet from Sigma-Aldrich".
  2. ↑ Lide, David R. (1998). Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (87 ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. pp. 3–346. ISBN 978-0-8493-0594-8.
  3. ↑ Ultee, A; Slump, R. A.; Steging, G; Smid, E. J. (2000). "Antimicrobial activity of carvacrol toward Bacillus cereus on rice". Journal of Food Protection. 63 (5): 620–4. doi:10.4315/0362-028x-63.5.620. PMID 10826719.
  4. ↑ Vladić, Jelena; Zeković, Zoran; Jokić, Stela; Svilović, Sandra; Kovačević, Strahinja; Vidović, Senka (November 2016). "Winter savory: Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and mathematical modeling of extraction process". The Journal of Supercritical Fluids. 117: 89–97. doi:10.1016/j.supflu.2016.05.027. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  5. ↑ De Vincenzi, M.; Stammati, A.; De Vincenzi, A.; Silano, M. (2004). "Constituents of aromatic plants: Carvacrol". Fitoterapia. 75 (7–8): 801–4. doi:10.1016/j.fitote.2004.05.002. PMID 15567271.
  6. ↑ De León Rodríguez, Antonio; Escalante Minakata, Pilar; Jiménez García, María I.; Ordóñez Acevedo, Leandro G.; Flores Flores, José L.; Barba de la Rosa, Ana P. (2008). "Characterization of volatile compounds from ethnic Agave alcoholic beverages by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry". Food Technology and Biotechnology. 46 (4): 448–55.
  7. ↑ Du, Wen-Xian; Olsen, Carl W.; Avena-Bustillos, Roberto J.; McHugh, Tara H.; Levin, Carol E.; Friedman, Mendel (2008). "Storage Stability and Antibacterial Activity against Escherichia coli O157:H7 of Carvacrol in Edible Apple Films Made by Two Different Casting Methods". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56 (9): 3082–8. doi:10.1021/jf703629s. PMID 18366181.
  8. ↑ Cox, S. D.; Markham, J. L. (2007). "Susceptibility and intrinsic tolerance of Pseudomonas aeruginosato selected plant volatile compounds". Journal of Applied Microbiology. 103 (4): 930–6. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2672.2007.03353.x. PMID 17897196.
  9. ↑ Bhakkiyalakshmi, E; Suganya, N; Sireesh, D; Krishnamurthi, K; Saravana Devi, S; Rajaguru, P; Ramkumar, K. M. (2016). "Carvacrol induces mitochondria-mediated apoptosis in HL-60 promyelocytic and Jurkat T lymphoma cells". European Journal of Pharmacology. 772: 92–8. doi:10.1016/j.ejphar.2015.12.046. PMID 26724845.
  10. ↑ Zhang, Q; Fan, K; Wang, P; Yu, J; Liu, R; Qi, H; Sun, H; Cao, Y (2016). "Carvacrol induces the apoptosis of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells under hypoxia". European Journal of Pharmacology. 770: 134–46. doi:10.1016/j.ejphar.2015.11.037. PMID 26607464.
  11. ↑ https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1993/V2-628.html%5Bfull+citation+needed%5D
  12. ↑ http://www.herbapolonica.pl/magazines-files/2733672-art.3.pdf%5Bfull+citation+needed%5D
  13. 1 2 Bouchra, Chebli; Achouri, Mohamed; Idrissi Hassani, L.M; Hmamouchi, Mohamed (2003). "Chemical composition and antifungal activity of essential oils of seven Moroccan Labiatae against Botrytis cinerea Pers: Fr". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 89 (1): 165–9. doi:10.1016/S0378-8741(03)00275-7. PMID 14522450.
  14. ↑ Liolios, C.C.; Gortzi, O.; Lalas, S.; Tsaknis, J.; Chinou, I. (2009). "Liposomal incorporation of carvacrol and thymol isolated from the essential oil of Origanum dictamnus L. and in vitro antimicrobial activity". Food Chemistry. 112 (1): 77–83. doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2008.05.060.
  15. 1 2 Aligiannis, N.; Kalpoutzakis, E.; Mitaku, Sofia; Chinou, Ioanna B. (2001). "Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oils of Two Origanum Species". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 49 (9): 4168–70. doi:10.1021/jf001494m. PMID 11559104.
  16. ↑ Coskun, Sevki; Girisgin, Oya; Kürkcüoglu, Mine; Malyer, Hulusi; Girisgin, Ahmet Onur; Kırımer, Nese; Baser, Kemal Hüsnü (2008). "Acaricidal efficacy of Origanum onites L. Essential oil against Rhipicephalus turanicus (Ixodidae)". Parasitology Research. 103 (2): 259–61. doi:10.1007/s00436-008-0956-x. PMID 18438729.
  17. ↑ Ruberto, Giuseppe; Biondi, Daniela; Meli, Rosa; Piattelli, Mario (1993). "Volatile flavour components of Sicilian Origanum onites L". Flavour and Fragrance Journal. 8 (4): 197–200. doi:10.1002/ffj.2730080406.
  18. ↑ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Abdollah_Ghasemi_Pirbalouti/publication/235329752_Variation_in_antibacterial_activity_thymol_and_carvacrol_contents_of_wild_populations_of_Thymus_daenensis_subsp_daenensis_Celak/links/0fcfd510dedb8868ac000000.pdf%5Bfull+citation+needed%5D
  19. ↑ Kanias, G. D.; Souleles, C.; Loukis, A.; Philotheou-Panou, E. (1998). "Trace elements and essential oil composition in chemotypes of the aromatic plant Origanum vulgare". Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry. 227 (1–2): 23–31. doi:10.1007/BF02386426.
  20. ↑ Figiel, Adam; Szumny, Antoni; Gutiérrez-Ortíz, Antonio; Carbonell-Barrachina, Ángel A. (2010). "Composition of oregano essential oil (Origanum vulgare) as affected by drying method". Journal of Food Engineering. 98 (2): 240–7. doi:10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2010.01.002.
  21. ↑ Özkan, Aysun; Erdoğan, Ayşe (2011). "A comparative evaluation of antioxidant and anticancer activity of essential oil from Origanum onites (Lamiaceae) and its two major phenolic components". Tübitak. 35 (6): 735–42. doi:10.3906/biy-1011-170.
  22. 1 2 3 4 Andersen, A (2006). "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". International Journal of Toxicology. 25: 29–127. doi:10.1080/10915810600716653. PMID 16835130.
  23. ↑ The British Pharmacopoeia Secretariat (2009). "Index, BP 2009" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2009. Retrieved 29 March 2010.
  •  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Carvacrol". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.