Thyme Linalol Oil

INCI name:

Tbymus Vulgaris

Part used:

Branches and leaves flowers

Extraction method:

Distillation 

CAS No.:

8007-46-3

Origin:

India, China
Physical Data and Chemical Properties

Appearance 

Light yellow mobile liquid

Odour

Sweet and strong herbal scent

Relative Density(20℃)

0.911~0.954

Refractive index(20℃)

1.4940~1.510

Dissolved solution:

1 volume can be dissolved in 3 volume 80% (v/v) ethanol

Optical rotation(20℃)

-25°~-6°

Main Composition(%):

Thymol, linalool


Description

Thyme is an evergreen herb with culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses. The most common variety is Thymus vulgaris. Thyme is of the genus Thymus of the mint family (Lamiaceae), and a relative of the oregano genus Origanum.





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