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Carvacrol

(Synonyms: Cymophenol)

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Carvacrol is an orally active and blood-brain barrier-permeable monoterpenic phenol that can be extract from an abundant number of aromatic plants, including thyme and oregano, possessing antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, spasmolytic, and vasorelaxant properties. Carvacrol also causes cell cycle arrest in G0/G1, downregulates Notch-1, and Jagged-1, and induces apoptosis. Carvacrol is used in low concentrations as a food flavoring ingredient and preservative, as well as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetic formulations.

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Purity: 99.96%
CAS No.: 499-75-2
Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O
Molecular Weight:150.22

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Pure form -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month

Carvacrol Chemical Structure

CAS No.: 499-75-2

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Biological Activity
- Description
- Cellular Effect
- In Vivo
- Clinical Trial
Chemical Information
Publications (10)
Solvent & Solubility
- In Vitro
- In Vivo
Purity & Documentation
References
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Biological Activity

Description

All Endogenous Metabolite Isoforms :

Cellular Effect

Cell Line	Type	Value	Description	References
HEK293	EC₅₀	17 μM Compound: Carvacrol	Agonist activity at human TRPA1 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as increase in calcium influx by Fluo-4-AM dye based fluorescence assay Agonist activity at human TRPA1 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as increase in calcium influx by Fluo-4-AM dye based fluorescence assay	[PMID: 30878828]
HEK293	EC₅₀	7 μM Compound: 24	Agonist activity at human TRPA1 channel expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as increase in intracellular calcium influx Agonist activity at human TRPA1 channel expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as increase in intracellular calcium influx	[PMID: 20356305]

In Vivo

Carvacrol (50 or 100 mg/kg; i.p.) inhibits the mechanical hyper-nociception induced by carrageenan in mice^[2].
Carvacrol (20, 40, and 80 mg/kg, intragastric gavage, during six days before LPS injection) reduces inflammation (reduces serum proinflammatory molecules) in rats^[3].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Clinical Trial

NCT Number	Sponsor	Condition	Start Date	Phase A549
NCT01329991	Plexxikon\|		2011-05	PHASE1

Chemical Information

CAS No. 499-75-2
Appearance Liquid (Density: 0.976 g/cm³)
Molecular Weight 150.22
Formula C₁₀H₁₄O
Color Colorless to light yellow
SMILES

OC1=CC(C(C)C)=CC=C1C
Synonyms

Cymophenol
Structure Classification
- Phenols
- Monophenols
Initial Source
- Plants
- Labiatae
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

Pure form	-20°C	3 years
	4°C	2 years
In solvent	-80°C	6 months
	-20°C	1 month

Publications (10)

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Nat Immunol

Lipid asymmetry disruption by XKR8 orchestrates neutrophil extracellular trap formation and inhibits fungal infection. [Abstract]

2026 May;27(5):949-960. PMID: 41781710
Adv Sci (Weinh)

Targeting Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin-2 (TRPM2) Enhances Therapeutic Efficacy of Third Generation EGFR Inhibitors against EGFR Mutant Lung Cancer. [Abstract]

2024 Jul 23:e2310126. PMID: 39044361
PLoS Biol

A high-throughput behavioral screening platform for measuring chemotaxis by C. elegans. [Abstract]

2024 Jun 27;22(6):e3002672. PMID: 38935621
Elife

Therapeutic inhibition of keratinocyte TRPV3 sensory channel by local anesthetic dyclonine. [Abstract]

2021 Apr 20:10:e68128. PMID: 33876725
J Invest Dermatol

TRPV3-Activated PARP1/AIFM1/MIF Axis through Oxidative Stress Contributes to Atopic Dermatitis. [Abstract]

2024 May 30:S0022-202X(24)00384-1. PMID: 38823435
Front Pharmacol

Desensitization of TRPA1 by dimethyl itaconate attenuates acute and chronic pain in mice. [Abstract]

2025 Sep 29:16:1671461. PMID: 41089843

Carvacrol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Front Pharmacol. 2025 Sep 29:16:1671461. [Abstract]

Representative images of DRG neurons in response to 100 μM Carvacrol and 100 μM AITC after pretreatment with vehicle, DMI (100 μM), or DMI + HC-030031 (100 μM).
Front Microbiol

Ire1 inhibitors attenuate Candida albicans pathogenicity and demonstrate potential for application in antifungal therapy. [Abstract]

2025 Sep 3:16:1648467. PMID: 40969430
Transl Oncol

Carvacrol attenuates mucosal barrier impairment and tumorigenesis by regulating gut microbiome. [Abstract]

2025 May 26:58:102431. PMID: 40424934

Carvacrol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Transl Oncol. 2025 May 26:58:102431. [Abstract]

The shortening of colon length, indicative of colitis severity induced by DSS, was significantly alleviated in the Carvacrol group.

Carvacrol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Transl Oncol. 2025 May 26:58:102431. [Abstract]

Carvacrol markedly reduced the histopathological damage in DSS-induced colitis.

Carvacrol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Transl Oncol. 2025 May 26:58:102431. [Abstract]

Tissue immunohistochemistry results showed a reduction in MUC2 expression in DSS-induced colitis mice, which was significantly restored by Carvacrol treatment.

Carvacrol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Transl Oncol. 2025 May 26:58:102431. [Abstract]

qPCR analysis revealed that the expression levels of ZO-1, Claudin3, Claudin1, Occludin, and Mucin were significantly increased in the Carvacrol group compared to the DSS group.
Toxicol In Vitro

Inhibitory potential of phytochemicals on species-specific breast cancer resistance protein transport activity. [Abstract]

2025 Dec:109:106128. PMID: 40796067
bioRxiv

An efficient behavioral screening platform classifies natural products and other chemical cues according to their chemosensory valence in C. elegans. [Abstract]

2024 Apr 3:2023.06.02.542933. PMID: 37333363

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (665.69 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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1 mM

6.6569 mL

33.2845 mL

66.5690 mL

5 mM

1.3314 mL

6.6569 mL

13.3138 mL

10 mM

0.6657 mL

3.3285 mL

6.6569 mL

Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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In Vivo:

Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

Stock Solution Working Solution

For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for In Vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

Protocol 1

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (16.64 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

Protocol 2

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (16.64 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

Protocol 3

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% Corn Oil

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (16.64 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

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The co-solvents required include: DMSO, . All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE). , Tween 80. All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE).

Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL

Purity & Documentation

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Purity: 99.98%

Assay: 99.98%

ee.: 99.98%

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References

[1]. Khan F, et al. Carvacrol Induced Program Cell Death and Cell Cycle Arrest in Androgen-Independent Human Prostate Cancer Cells via Inhibition of Notch Signaling. Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2019 Jul 31. [Content Brief]

[2]. Suntres ZE, et al. The bioactivity and toxicological actions of carvacrol. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2015;55(3):304-18. [Content Brief]

[3]. Kara M, et al. Supplemental carvacrol can reduce the severity of inflammation by influencing the production of mediators of inflammation. Inflammation. 2015;38(3):1020-7. [Content Brief]

Help & FAQs

How should lyophilized recombinant proteins be reconstituted and stored?

1. Before opening the cap, centrifuge the vial at 13000 rpm for 20-30 seconds. This step will ensure that any lyophilized powder that may have adhered to the cap or walls is collected at the bottom of the vial, minimizing the risk of product loss.

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg
DMSO	1 mM	6.6569 mL	33.2845 mL	66.5690 mL	166.4226 mL
	5 mM	1.3314 mL	6.6569 mL	13.3138 mL	33.2845 mL
	10 mM	0.6657 mL	3.3285 mL	6.6569 mL	16.6423 mL
	15 mM	0.4438 mL	2.2190 mL	4.4379 mL	11.0948 mL
	20 mM	0.3328 mL	1.6642 mL	3.3285 mL	8.3211 mL
	25 mM	0.2663 mL	1.3314 mL	2.6628 mL	6.6569 mL
	30 mM	0.2219 mL	1.1095 mL	2.2190 mL	5.5474 mL
	40 mM	0.1664 mL	0.8321 mL	1.6642 mL	4.1606 mL
	50 mM	0.1331 mL	0.6657 mL	1.3314 mL	3.3285 mL
	60 mM	0.1109 mL	0.5547 mL	1.1095 mL	2.7737 mL
	80 mM	0.0832 mL	0.4161 mL	0.8321 mL	2.0803 mL
	100 mM	0.0666 mL	0.3328 mL	0.6657 mL	1.6642 mL

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