Thymol Bulk Powder

Product Name:Thymol Bulk Powder

Other Name:5-methyl-2-isopropylphenol; Thyme camphor; M-thymol; P-cymen-3-ol; 3-hydroxy p-isopropyl toluene; Thyme brain; 2-Hydroxy-1-isopropyl-4-methylbenzene;

Botanical Source:Thymus vulgaris L., Lamiaceae

CAS No:89-83-8

Assay:  ≧ 98.0%

Colour:white powder with characteristic odor and taste

GMO Status:GMO Free

Packing: in 25kgs fiber drums

Storage:Keep container unopened in cool, dry place,Keep away from strong light

Shelf Life:24 months from date of production

Thymol is found in thyme oil, a natural monoterpenoid phenol derivative of p-Cymene, isomeric with carvacrol. Its structure is similar to carvol, and it has hydroxyl groups at different positions of the phenol ring, one of the most important dietary components in thyme species. Thymol powder was usually extracted from Thymus vulgaris (common thyme), ajwain, and various other plants as a white crystalline substance with a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties.

Thyme is a medicinal plant with a variety of therapeutic properties. This plant, originating in the Mediterranean region, is usually used as a cooking herb with a long medicinal history. Thyme is one of the main components of thyme essential oil(Thymus vulgaris L., Lamiaceae), accounting for about 50%~75% according to the quality of different raw materials.

Thymol is a TRPA1 agonist. Thymol induces cancer cell apoptosis. Thymol is the main monoterpene phenol occurring in essential oils isolated from plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family, and other plants such as those belonging to the Verbenaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Ranunculaceae and Apiaceae families. Thymol has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal effects[1].

Thymol is a TRPA1. Thymol can induce apoptosis in cancer cells. Thymol is the main monoterpene phenol present in essential oils isolated from plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family and other plants such as Verbenaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Ranunculaceae, etc. Thymol has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal effects.

Thymol crystals are used as a stabilizer in pharmaceutical preparation as it has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic qualities. It is used in dusting powders for the treatment of tinea or ringworm infections. It is used to treat mouth and throat infections as it reduces plaque, dental caries, and gingivitis.

Thymol has been used to successfully control varroa mites and prevent fermentation and the growth of mold in bee colonies. Thymol is also used as a rapidly degrading, non-persisting pesticide. Thymol can also be used as a medical disinfectant and general purpose disinfectant.

Both thymol and thyme essential oil have long been used in traditional medicine as expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, and antiseptic agents, mainly in the treatment of the upper respiratory system

For thymol gargle, dilute 1 part of mouthwash with 3 parts of water. 3. Hold the mouthwash in your mouth and swish it around inside. The recommended duration varies among different preparations.