4-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol is a natural phenolic organic product commonly found in the essential oils extracted from various aromatic plants and spices. 4-Isopropyl-2-methylphenolis a structural isomer of the well-known compound thymol and serves multiple functions as a flavoring agent, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, and a pharmacological activator of certain transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels.