Thyme Oil Vulgaris is a liquid flavoring agent derived from botanical sources. It offers a distinct thyme flavor, categorized under herb flavors, making it ideal for vegetarian and vegan food formulations. Additionally, it serves as a fragrance compound in cosmetics, providing a fresh thyme scent in herbal and green fragrances.

Fragrance: Thyme

Raw Material Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

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Identification & Functionality

Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Flavor Notes
Fragrance
Fragrance Family
Fragrance Ingredient Class
Ingredient Name
Raw Material Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
CAS Number (EU)
84929-51-1
CAS Number (US)
8007-46-3
EC Number
284-535-7
FEMA Number
3064
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Pale yellow to yellow orange clear mobile liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Myrcene Content (naturally occurring)approx. 1.72%-
Volatile Organic Compounds (as limonene)approx. 0.42%-
Volatile Organic Compounds (as p-Cymene)approx. 18.15%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.4900 - 1.5050--
Apparent Density (at 20°C)0.900 - 0.950g/mL-
Optical Rotation (at 20°C)-5 to 5°-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 10ppb
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppmICP-OES/ICP-MS
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppmICP-OES/ICP-MS

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 Days
Storage Conditions
  • Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
  • Keep out of the reach of children.
  • Protect from moisture.
  • Store locked up.
  • Store away from other materials.