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  2. Thymol - Wikipedia

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    Thymol (also known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol, IPMP), C 10 H 14 O, is a natural monoterpenoid phenol derivative of p-Cymene, isomeric with carvacrol.It occurs naturally in the oil of thyme, and it is extracted from Thymus vulgaris (common thyme), ajwain, [4] and various other plants as a white crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties.

  3. Naturally occurring phenols - Wikipedia

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    a compound with an intense raspberry smell Salicylic acid: precursor compound to Aspirin (chemical synthesis is used in manufacturing) Serotonin / dopamine / adrenaline / noradrenaline: natural neurotransmitters: Thymol (2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol) - found in thyme; an antiseptic that is used in mouthwashes: Tyrosine: an amino acid: Sesamol

  4. Thiol - Wikipedia

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    Thiol with a blue highlighted sulfhydryl group.. In organic chemistry, a thiol (/ ˈ θ aɪ ɒ l /; [1] from Ancient Greek θεῖον (theion) 'sulfur' [2]), or thiol derivative, is any organosulfur compound of the form R−SH, where R represents an alkyl or other organic substituent.

  5. Monoterpene - Wikipedia

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    Many monoterpenes have unique smell and flavor. For example, sabinene contributes to the spicy taste of black pepper , 3-carene gives cannabis an earthy taste and smell, citral has a lemon-like pleasant odor and contributes to the distinctive smell of citrus fruits, and thujene and carvacrol are responsible for the pungent flavors of summer ...

  6. Glossary of biology - Wikipedia

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    This glossary of biology terms is a list of definitions of fundamental terms and concepts used in biology, the study of life and of living organisms.It is intended as introductory material for novices; for more specific and technical definitions from sub-disciplines and related fields, see Glossary of cell biology, Glossary of genetics, Glossary of evolutionary biology, Glossary of ecology ...

  7. Thymol blue - Wikipedia

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    Thymol blue (thymolsulfonephthalein) is a brownish-green or reddish-brown crystalline powder that is used as a pH indicator. It is insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol and dilute alkali solutions.

  8. What it's like to lose your senses of smell and taste

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    Like so many people around the world right now stocking up on non-perishables, learning to bake bread or taking virtual cooking lessons, I turn to food for refuge. I can still cook, yes, but the ...

  9. Eosin - Wikipedia

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    Eosin Y Eosin B. Eosin is the name of several fluorescent acidic compounds which bind to and form salts with basic, or eosinophilic, compounds like proteins containing amino acid residues such as arginine and lysine, and stains them dark red or pink as a result of the actions of bromine on eosin.