Natural Thymol

Natural thymol is the monoterpene phenol 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol, the main constituent of thyme oil (Thymus vulgaris) and ajowan oil, isolated and crystallised from these essential oils rather than made by synthesis. Nustras supplies it as white crystals or crystalline powder with a characteristic thyme odour, a flavour, fragrance and functional raw material.

Natural thymol is formulated into oral-care products such as mouthwashes and toothpastes, into flavour compositions, chewing gum and confectionery, into natural preservative and antimicrobial systems for food and cosmetics, and into botanical supplements and pharmaceutical preparations.

The material is a white to colourless crystalline solid with a pungent, thyme-like odour. Assay, melting point and non-volatile residue are standardised to specification; identity and purity are determined by gas chromatography and the compendial tests of the applicable pharmacopoeia. Heavy-metal and residual-solvent limits are supplied to specification and confirmed on each lot's certificate of analysis. CAS 89-83-8, molecular formula C10H14O, molecular weight 150.22.

Nustras supplies natural thymol in bulk commercial quantities, in sealed drums and fibre drums, to manufacturers and formulators internationally, with a certificate of analysis, specification sheet and country-of-origin documentation on every lot. Thymol is an accepted flavouring substance and pharmacopoeial material in major markets; buyers confirm the permitted use level and natural designation for their application. Contact us for grade, pricing per kilogram and lead time.