thymol

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A crystalline phenol first isolated in 1719, formerly much used as a fungicide and disinfectant in conservation of works of art. While it is effective as a mold and mildew inhibitor, thymol dissolves oil paints and varnishes over time, and discolors paper to which it has been applied.
thymol
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024