| Section2 = }} Thymol also known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol, (IPMP)'s a monoterpene phenol derivative of cymene, C10H14OH, isomeric with carvacrol, found in oil of thyme, and extracted as a white crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties. Thymol's only slightly soluble in water, but it's extremely soluble in alcohols and other organic solvents. It's also called "Isopropyl-m-cresol" and "hydroxy cymene". History The Ancient Egyptians used thymol and c… (More on Thymol)