Product Details
Appearance
Colorless or light yellow clear liquid
Standard
Internal standards
Description
An essential oil from Thymus zygis or Thymus vulgaris.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable. When stored for more than 36 months, quality should be checked before use.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol; soluble in 2:5 in ethanol 70º; soluble in oils
Product Specification
25kg/barrel
Storage
Cool, dry place, protected from light
Density
0.894 - 0.944 g/mL at 20°C
Applications
Used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, soaps, and perfumes. Available as "Red" or "White" thyme oil; the white version is typically redistilled and has a milder odor.
Source and Preparation
The aboveground part of thyme which enters flowering stage is distilled by steam.
Color
Colorless or light yellow
Water Solubility
Insoluble in water
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.502
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).