Thyme Oil
- CAS No.
- 8007-46-3
- Chemical Name:
- Thyme Oil
- Synonyms
- FEMA 3064;FEMA 3065;thymoil;Thyme oi;THYME OIL;OIL, THYME;Oils,thyme;Thymewhite;thymianoel;OLEUMTHYMI
- CBNumber:
- CB6739355
- Molecular Formula:
- Null
- Molecular Weight:
- 0
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00148640
- MOL File:
- Mol file
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Boiling point | 195 °C |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.917 g/mL at 25 °C |
| FEMA | 3064 | THYME OIL(THYMUS VULGARIS L.) |
| refractive index |
n |
| Flash point | 145 °F |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. herbal spicy phenolic camphoreous medicinal aromatic terpenic |
| Odor Type | herbal |
| biological source | Thymus vulgaris and/or Thymus zygis oil |
| optical activity | [α]20/D 1°, neat |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Major Application | flavors and fragrances |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions |
FRAGRANCE TONIC SKIN CONDITIONING |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | THYME OIL (THYMUS VULGARIS L. AND T. ZYGIS VAR. GRACILIS BOISS.) |
| FDA 21 CFR | 182.20; 582.20 |
| FDA UNII | 2UK410MY6B |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Thyme oil (8007-46-3) |
| UNSPSC Code | 12164502 |
| NACRES | NA.21 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |   GHS02,GHS05 |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H226-H314 |
| Precautionary statements | P210-P233-P240-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338 |
| PPE | Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter |
| Hazard Codes | C |
| Risk Statements | 34 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 1760 8/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | XP2000000 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| Hazard Classifications | Flam. Liq. 3 Skin Corr. 1B |
| Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as 4.70 g/kg (3.75-5.67 g/kg) (Moreno, 1973). The acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits was reported as > 5 g/kg (Moreno, 1973). |
Thyme Oil price More Price(13)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | W306509 | Thyme oil white, FG | 8007-46-3 | 1 each | $60.1 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W306509 | Thyme oil white, FCC, FG | 8007-46-3 | 1kg | $212 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W306509 | Thyme oil white, FCC, FG | 8007-46-3 | 9kg | $1230 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W306509 | Thyme oil white, FG | 8007-46-3 | 1 unit | $58.3 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 05621501 | Thyme oil | 8007-46-3 | 1ml | $344 | 2021-12-16 | Buy |
Thyme Oil Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Chemical Properties
colourless to light yellow or red liquid
Chemical Properties
T. vulgaris L. and T. zygis L. are commonly used for the distillation of the essential oil. Spain produces the largest amount. T. serpyllum L. is also used for distillation (Russia). This oil is not only of limited interest to the flavorist, but also commercially rare. T. serpyllum extracts have been used to a limited extent in the preparation of galenic products. T. capitatus Hoff. & Link. is a variety growing in Sicily, Spain and North Africa; it also is used for distillation. The oil is obtained by water and steam distillation of the partially dried flowering plant of T. vulgaris and T. zygis in varying yields (0.5 to 1.2%). It has a strong, aromatic odor and a warm, somewhat sharp flavor (red thyme oil). White thyme oil is obtained by rectification of the distilled red thyme oil, exhibiting similar, but milder odor and flavor characteristics.
Chemical Properties
Thyme oils are obtained by steam distillation of flowering herb of the thyme
species Thymus vulgaris L., grown in the Mediterranean region and in Eastern
Europe, and of Thymus zygis L., cultivated in Spain.The typical character of true
thymian oils is a relatively high content of the phenolic compounds thymol and
carvacrol, although thyme oils containing other main constituents (linalool, borneol)
may also be traded as thyme oils.
The best known thyme oil is Spanish red thyme oil obtained from T. zygis L. It
is a red or reddish liquid with a strong, characteristic, spicy, phenolic odor and a
sharp, lasting taste and has the highest thymol content of all thyme oils.
d2020 0.910–0.937; n20D 1.4940–1.5040; α20D 6 ° to 1 °; solubility: 1 vol in ≤3 vol
of 80% ethanol.
The main constituent of thyme oil is thymol (37–55%), which also predominantly
determines the sensory properties of the oil.
Physical properties
The oil is a colorless, yellow or red liquid. The oil is affected by light. White thyme oil is a pale-yellow liquid.
Occurrence
Found in the plants Thymus vulgaris L. and Thymus zygis L. (Fam. Labiatae) (Guenther, 1949).
Uses
thyme oil is widely used in botanical therapy since antiquity for its warming, stimulating, and cleansing properties, it is also considered a powerful anti-septic and tonic. Thyme oil serves as a natural preservative with anti-bacterial activity against a wide spectrum of bacterial classes. The genus Thymus produces a variety of species, subspecies, and chemotypes, many with completely different chemical compositions. This includes citriodora thyme, lemon thyme, and red thyme. Lemon thyme is described as healing and soothing for its use in skin care. The oil is obtained from the herb’s branches and flowers.
Preparation
By water and steam distillation of the partially dried plants Thymus vulgaris L. and Thymus zygis L. (Gildemeister & Hoffman, 1961).
Definition
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Thymus vulgaris or Thymus zygis, Labiatae.
Essential oil composition
Thymol and carvacrol are the two main constituents of the oil. Their relative percentage ratio in the oil varies widely, depending on the botanical source. Other constituents include anisyl alcohol, linalool, borneol, geraniol, camphene and gamma-terpinene.
Biological Activity
Taste at 50 ppm
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion. A severe skin irritant. Mutation data reported. An allergen. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Thyme Oil Preparation Products And Raw materials
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiangxi Jingwang Natural Spice Oil Co. Ltd | 0796-8181760 15270068652 | 2408895395@qq.com | China | 28 | 58 |
| Energy Chemical | 400-0056266 | sales8178@energy-chemical.com | China | 44850 | 61 |
| Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corp. | 021-021-021-67601398-809-809-809 15221380277 | marketing_china@spectrumchemical.com | China | 9643 | 60 |
| Beijing HuaMeiHuLiBiological Chemical | 010-56205725 | waley188@sohu.com | China | 12323 | 58 |
| Shanghai Tauto Biotech Co., Ltd. | 021-51320588 | tauto@tautobiotech.com | China | 3984 | 66 |
| Shanghai Macklin Biochemical Co.,Ltd. | 15221275939 15221275939 | shenlinxing@macklin.cn | China | 15775 | 55 |
| Chizhou Kailong Import and Export Trade Co., Ltd. | xg01_gj@163.com | China | 9413 | 50 | |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 021-61415566 800-8193336 | orderCN@merckgroup.com | China | 51389 | 80 |
| Watson Biotechnology Co.,Ltd | 027-59207879 1972026995 18140587686 | sales@3600chem.com | China | 4189 | 55 |
| Jiangxi Baicao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., | +86-0796-8118889-8030 15907062626 | sales@jsjpharm.cn | China | 113 | 58 |
View Latest Price from Thyme Oil manufacturers
| Image | Update time | Product | Price | Min. Order | Purity | Supply Ability | Manufacturer | |
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2026-08-07 | ThyMe Oil
8007-46-3
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$1.00 | 1KG | 99% | 50 tons | Shaanxi Dideu Medichem Co. Ltd | |
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2026-05-22 | Thyme Oil
8007-46-3
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99.99% | 2000000t | Anhuyan (Hainan) Biotechnology Co., LTD | |||
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2025-06-27 | Thyme Oil
8007-46-3
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1KG | 99% | 500000kg | Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd |
