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Thyme Oil

Thymus vulgaris

CAS Number

HS Number

3301.29.00

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

Botanical Family

Lamiaceae

PRODUCT TYPE

Leaf Extract

TECHNICAL APPLICATION

Personal Care

OLFACTIVES FAMILY

Leave Oil

FORMULA

C₁₀H₁₄O

IUPAC

2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol.

MANUFACTURE PROCESS

Thyme oil is primarily extracted using steam distillation from the leaves and flowering tops of the thyme plant. The process involves passing steam through the plant material, capturing the volatile compounds, and then condensing the mixture to obtain thyme oil.

APPLICATION

Pharmaceuticals: Thyme oil contains compounds that have antimicrobial properties, making it useful in pharmaceutical applications, such as in antiseptic creams or mouthwashes.
Natural pesticides: Thyme oil is utilized in agriculture and pest control due to its insecticidal properties.
Fragrances: It adds a herbaceous and aromatic note to perfumes and colognes.