Thymol (also known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol, IPMP) is found in oil of thyme, and extracted from Thymus vulgaris (common thyme) and various other kinds of plants as a white crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties.
It is a refreshing colorless liquid that has mint like refreshing quality, thus making it a preferred ingredient in herbal products.
CAS NO. 89-83-8 INCI Name: Thymus Vulgaris
Physical Properties: - slightly soluble in water at neutral pH, - extremely soluble in alcohols and other organic solvents. - soluble in strongly alkaline aqueous solutions. - neutral pH - Aroma - Warm, spicy-herbaceous
Uses: It is used by beekeepers as well as in art restoration and preservation of books and cloth. Thymol are valuable disinfectants and are popularly for their superior antiseptic properties.
