Carvacrol

At a glance

Carvacrol is a monoterpenic phenol used in perfumery for its antimicrobial properties and as a fragrance ingredient, often found in herbal and spicy scents

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
Derived from oregano, thyme, and other plants
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Phenol
CAS number
499-75-2
Profile
herbal, spicy, pungent
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01