Thymol

At a glance

Thymol is a monoterpenoid phenol extracted from the leaves of Thymus vulgaris (common thyme). It provides a warm, herbaceous, slightly sweet and medicinal aroma, used to impart thyme notes in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
extracted from Thymus vulgaris
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Phenol
CAS number
89-83-8
Profile
medicinal, herbal, woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01