| | Botonical Name | : | Thymus vulgaris |
| | CAS # | : | 8007-46-3 |
| | Country of Origin | : | India |
| | Color & Odor | : | sweet, yet strongly herbal smell and is reddish-brown to amber in color |
| | Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol & oil, insoluble in water |
| | Specific Gravity | : | 0.91100 - 0.91800 @ 25 °C |
| | Optical Rotation | : | +1.33 |
| | Refractive Index | : | 1.48900 - 1.51000 @ 20 °C |
| | Flash Point | : | 55 °C |
| | Storage & Handling | : | Store in tightly sealed, preferably full container. Protect from heat and light |
| | Storage Temperature | : | Ambient 10½°C - 32½°C |
| | Extraction Method | : | Supercritical CO2 Extraction |
DESCRIPTION:
Thyme CO2 Extract Oil is extracted from Thymus vulgaris (also known as Thymus aestivus, T. ilerdensis & T. velantianus) of Labiatae family. Known by the common name of red thyme, it is extracted from fresh or partly dried flowering tops & leaves of plant by water/ steam distillation process. With yield being 0.7 -1.0 % and reddish-brown to amber in color, it has rather sweet, yet strongly herbal smell. CONSTITUENTS:
a-pinene, a-thujone, camphene, p-cymene, b-pinene, a-terpinene, borneol, linalool, b-caryophyllene, carvacrol, thymol. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A top note with a strong aroma, Red Thyme has a woody, medicinal scent described as both sharp and warming. BLENDS WITH:
Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, Lavender, Pine, Rosemary.COMMON NAMES:
Common or red thyme.USES:
This oil helps in strengthening nerves, aiding memory & concentration as well as helping with feeling of exhaustion & in combating depression. It also helps in fortifying the lungs as well as helps with ailments like coughs, colds, asthma, sinusitis, laryngitis, catarrh, sore throats, whooping cough, tonsillitis. It is also beneficial to boost immune system as well as helps in fighting colds, flu, infectious diseases & chills. Further, as a urinary antiseptic, it is helpful for cystitis and urethritis. The warming effect of oil also helps in cases of poor circulation, arthritis, gout, rheumatism, muscular aches & pains, sport injuries & sprains. It is also helpful for cellulite, obesity, anorexia and edema as well as in cases of scanty periods, to speed up birth and leucorrhoea.CO2 Extraction for Superior Quality
This thyme oil is produced using supercritical CO2 extraction, a process that ensures the full spectrum of aroma and actives are maintained without solvent residues. The result is a clear, yellow to golden brown liquid, densely packed with natural thymol, carvacrol, and antioxidants for unmatched purity and potency.
Therapeutic and Versatile Applications
Thyme CO2 Extract Oil is ideal for aromatherapy, skin care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical preparations. Its herbaceous and spicy scent adds sensory appeal, while its active components deliver therapeutic benefitsespecially in soothing and revitalizing blends for adults. External use under professional guidance is recommended.










