Colorless or white solid with an herbal odor like thyme; [HSDB] White crystalline solid with an odor like phenol; [MSDSonline]
Functions
Denaturant
Hair Dyeing
Oral Care
Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous
Wound Healing
Antioxidant
Improves skin feel
Supports dental health
Provides scent
Makes alcohol undrinkable
Traditional Use
Derived from thyme essential oil, thymol has been used since ancient times in Mediterranean and European folk medicine as an antimicrobial and preservative agent. It was traditionally used in herbal remedies for cough, skin infections, and as a disinfectant in traditional medicine practices.