Monoterpenes

Thymol - Terpene Profile

The primary flavor component of its namesake, thyme, Thymol is also found in an abundance of fruits, herbs, and cheese, including blueberry, mango, licorice and Gruyere.

The primary flavor component of its namesake, thyme, Thymol is also found in an abundance of fruits, herbs, and cheese, including blueberry, mango, licorice and Gruyere. With a forest taste profile of wood and spice along with a gentle, sweet aroma, Thymol lends itself well to hard candies and dessert.

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Thyme

Medicinal qualities:

In Vivo

Thymol inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis in RAW264.7 and BMM cells and LPS-induced bone loss in mice

Sapkota, M., Li, L., Kim, S. W., & Soh, Y. (2018)

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In Vivo

Thymol inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis in RAW264.7 and BMM cells and LPS-induced bone loss in mice

Sapkota, M., Li, L., Kim, S. W., & Soh, Y. (2018)

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In Vivo

Anti-inflammatory and cicatrizing activities of thymol, a monoterpene of the essential oil from Lippia gracilis, in rodents

Riellaa, K. R., Marinhoa, R. R., Santosa, J. S., Pereira-Filhob, R. N., Cardosob, J. C., Albuquerque-Junior, R. L. C., & Thomazzia, S. M. (2012)

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In Vivo

Anti-inflammatory and cicatrizing activities of thymol, a monoterpene of the essential oil from Lippia gracilis, in rodents

Riellaa, K. R., Marinhoa, R. R., Santosa, J. S., Pereira-Filhob, R. N., Cardosob, J. C., Albuquerque-Junior, R. L. C., & Thomazzia, S. M. (2012)

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In Vitro

Evaluation of Combined Antibacterial Effects of Eugenol, Cinnamaldehyde, Thymol, and Carvacrol against E. coli with an Improved Method

Pei, R. S., Zhou, F., Ji, B. P., & Xu, J. (2009)

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In Vitro

Evaluation of Combined Antibacterial Effects of Eugenol, Cinnamaldehyde, Thymol, and Carvacrol against E. coli with an Improved Method

Pei, R. S., Zhou, F., Ji, B. P., & Xu, J. (2009)

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In Vitro

Vasorelaxant effects of the monoterpenic phenol isomers, carvacrol and thymol, on rat isolated aorta

Peixoto-Neves, D., Silva-Alves, K. S., Gomes, M. D., Lima, F. C., Lahlou, S., Magalhães, P. J., Ceccatto, V. M., Coelho-de-Souza, A. N., & Leal-Cardoso, J. H. (2009)

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In Vitro

Vasorelaxant effects of the monoterpenic phenol isomers, carvacrol and thymol, on rat isolated aorta

Peixoto-Neves, D., Silva-Alves, K. S., Gomes, M. D., Lima, F. C., Lahlou, S., Magalhães, P. J., Ceccatto, V. M., Coelho-de-Souza, A. N., & Leal-Cardoso, J. H. (2009)

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In Vitro

Antimicrobial efficacy of chlorhexidine digluconate alone and in combination with eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil and thymol against planktonic and biofilm cultures of Staphylococcus epidermidis

Karpanen, T. J., Worthington, T., Hendry, E. R., Conway, B. R., & Lambert, P. A. (2008)

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In Vitro

Antimicrobial efficacy of chlorhexidine digluconate alone and in combination with eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil and thymol against planktonic and biofilm cultures of Staphylococcus epidermidis

Karpanen, T. J., Worthington, T., Hendry, E. R., Conway, B. R., & Lambert, P. A. (2008)

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In Vitro

Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Thymol: Inhibitory Effect on the Release of Human Neutrophil Elastase

Braga, P. C., Dal Sasso, M., Culici, M., Bianchi, T., Bordoni, L., & Marabini, L. (2006)

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In Vitro

Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Thymol: Inhibitory Effect on the Release of Human Neutrophil Elastase

Braga, P. C., Dal Sasso, M., Culici, M., Bianchi, T., Bordoni, L., & Marabini, L. (2006)

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In Vitro

Mechanisms of Antibacterial Action of Three Monoterpenes

Trombetta, D., Castelli, F., Sarpietro, M. G., Venuti, V., Cristani, M.,Daniele, C., Saija, A., Mazzanti, G., & Bisignano, G. (2005)

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In Vitro

Mechanisms of Antibacterial Action of Three Monoterpenes

Trombetta, D., Castelli, F., Sarpietro, M. G., Venuti, V., Cristani, M.,Daniele, C., Saija, A., Mazzanti, G., & Bisignano, G. (2005)

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In Vivo

Effect of thyme oil and thymol dietary supplementation on the antioxidant status and fatty acid composition of the ageing rat brain

Youdim, K. A., & Deans, S. G. (2000)

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In Vivo

Effect of thyme oil and thymol dietary supplementation on the antioxidant status and fatty acid composition of the ageing rat brain

Youdim, K. A., & Deans, S. G. (2000)

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In Vitro

Activity of thymol, carvacrol, cinnamaldehyde and eugenol on oral bacteria

Didry, N., Dubreuil, L., & Pinkas, M. (1994)

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In Vitro

Activity of thymol, carvacrol, cinnamaldehyde and eugenol on oral bacteria

Didry, N., Dubreuil, L., & Pinkas, M. (1994)

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State of Matter

Solid

Boiling Point

232°C

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