Thymol Crystals | Warm, Herbal, Spicy & Thyme-Like Aroma Chemical

Product Name

Thymol Crystals

CAS No.: 89-83-8
Chemical Name: 5-Methyl-2-isopropylphenol
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O

🟠 Difficulty: Intermediate
⏳ Lasting: High
🌿 Note: Heart / Base

Description

Thymol Crystals are a naturally occurring phenolic aroma material known for their distinctive strong herbal, spicy and thyme-like character. They are commonly obtained from thyme and other aromatic plants, although synthetic thymol is also widely available.

Thymol has a powerful odor profile combining thyme, herbal, spicy, phenolic, warm and slightly medicinal facets. Because of its strong character, it is generally used at relatively low concentrations in fragrance formulations.

In perfumery, thymol can contribute a natural aromatic and herbal character to herbal, aromatic, medicinal, spicy and fougère-style compositions. It is also an important functional ingredient in certain oral-care and personal-care applications.

Odor Profile

• Thyme-like

• Herbal

• Spicy

• Phenolic

• Warm

• Camphoraceous

• Medicinal

• Fresh

• Dry

• Powerful

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.01–0.05%

• General use: 0.05–0.50%

• Character use: 0.50–2.00%

These are general formulation guidelines only and are not IFRA limits. Thymol is a powerful material and its permitted concentration depends strongly on the final application. Always check current IFRA and regulatory requirements.

Works Well With

• Carvacrol

• Eugenol

• Isoeugenol

• Clove Oil

• Thyme Oil

• Rosemary

• Sage

• Lavender

• Eucalyptus

• Peppermint

• Menthol

• Terpineol

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Dihydromyrcenol

• Citral

• Bergamot

• Lemon

• Cedarwood

• Vetiver

• Patchouli

• Iso E Super

• White Musks

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Herbal Fragrances

• Aromatic Fragrances

• Spicy Fragrances

• Fougère Fragrances

• Natural-Style Fragrances

• Masculine Fragrances

• Modern Unisex Fragrances

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Oral-Care Products

• Deodorants

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

Thymol is best used as a powerful herbal-spicy modifier rather than as a dominant fragrance ingredient. Pair it with Lavender, Rosemary and Sage for an aromatic herbal accord, or combine it with Eugenol and Clove Oil for a warmer spicy profile.

For a fresher composition, Bergamot, Lemon, Linalool and Dihydromyrcenol can help brighten its strong herbal character. A small amount can add considerable natural aromatic complexity.

Handling note: Thymol crystals are a concentrated phenolic material. Handle according to the supplier's SDS and use an appropriate dilution during formulation and evaluation. Always verify application-specific safety and regulatory limits before commercial use.