Thymol
Aromatic · CAS 89-83-8 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Thymol presents a sharp medicinal-phenolic aroma with sweet herbaceous thyme and a distinctive camphoraceous lift.
At a glance
| Scent family | Aromatic |
| CAS number | 89-83-8 |
| FEMA number | 3066 |
| Uses | Essential for herbal accords, modern leather bases, and hygiene-signalling compositions. |
| Typical usage | 0.15% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts 176 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | White crystals |
| INCI name | THYMOL |
| IUPAC name | 5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)phenol |
IFRA usage limits (51st Amendment)
No IFRA restriction on record for this material. Always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $3.95.
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