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What is the chemical formula for mouthwash?
The chemicals in mouthwash include thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol, eucalyptol, hexetidine, methyl salicylate, benzalkonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, methylparaben, hydrogen peroxide and alcohol. All of these ingredients in mouthwash have potential to be harmful,
What is the name of an aromatic fungicide?
Name of aromatic fungicide? THYMOL: Thymol has been used in alcohol solutions and in dusting powders for the treatment of tinea (ringworm) infections. It is also used as a preservative in halothane, an anaesthetic, and also as an antiseptic in mouthwash. Thymol is useful in controlling varroa mites in bee colonies. A minor use is in bookbinding: before rebinding, books with mold damage can be sealed in bags with thymol crystals to kill fungal spores. The Bee Balms (Monarda fistulosa and Monarda didyma)are natural sources of thymol, a primary active ingredient in modern mouthwash formulas. The Blackfeet Native-Americans recognized this plant's strong antiseptic action, and used poultices of the plant for skin infections and minor wounds. A tea made from the plant was also used to treat mouth and throat infections caused by cavities and gingivitis.
Is mouthwash is compound?
A mouthwash is not a compound; it is a mixture of various compounds. There is water in all of them, and they commonly contain alcohol as well as essential oils (menthol, thymol, mint, etc.). Depending on the purpose of the mouthwash, it may contain an antibacterial, a detergent compound to loosen plaque before brushing, essential oils to freshen the user's breath, etc. If the mouthwash is intended to be used after brushing, it will have a pH slightly above 7, i.e., mildly alkaline but not so alkaline as to leave a bitter taste.
Is thymol mercury?
No. You are thinking of thimerosal. Thymol is in thyme and oregano oils.
Is mouthwash a basic compound?
A mouthwash is not a compound; it is a mixture of various compounds. There is water in all of them, and they commonly contain alcohol as well as essential oils (menthol, thymol, mint, etc.). Depending on the purpose of the mouthwash, it may contain an antibacterial, a detergent compound to loosen plaque before brushing, essential oils to freshen the user's breath, etc. If the mouthwash is intended to be used after brushing, it will have a pH slightly above 7, i.e., mildly alkaline but not so alkaline as to leave a bitter taste.
What is the absorbance value for thymol?
thymol blue 436, 545 and 595 nm
Is thymol liquid at room temperature?
Thymol exists as a white, crystalline solid at room temperature.
Why is thymol soluble in NaOH?
Yes it is soluble because NaOH is nonpolar as well as Thymol being nonpolar
How many grams of thymol dilute to make 30 ml of 4 percent thymol in alcohol topical nail solution?
DISSOLVE 1.2 Gm OF THYMOL CRYSTALS IN 20mL OF ETHYL ALCOHOL. THEN, BRING TO FINAL VOLUME WITH ETHYL ALCOHOL.
Do Thymol causes dilated pupils?
Yes, thymol can result in dilated and fixed pupils which could then be damaging to the eye if you go to the area of increased sun exposure. This mostly occurs in overdose of thymol.
What colour would thymol blue go if hydrochloric acid was added?
Thymol blue will be yellow at pH < 8
Is thymol non-polar?
thymol is polar it does slightly dissolve in water and very soluble in NaOH.
