Thymol
AKA “89-83-8, 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol, Thyme camphor, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol, 5-Methyl-2-isopropylphenol, 6-Isopropyl-m-cresol, 3-p-Cymenol, m-Thymol, p-Cymen-3-ol”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Thymol
AKA: 89-83-8, 2-Isopropyl-5-methylphenol, Thyme camphor, 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)phenol, 5-Methyl-2-isopropylphenol, 6-Isopropyl-m-cresol, 3-p-Cymenol, M-Thymol, P-Cymen-3-ol
Ingredient · Denaturant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Phenol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-
Solubility 900
Formula
C10H14O
Mol. Weight
150.22
CAS #
89-83-8
Form
Liquid
State
Colorless or white solid with an herbal odor like thyme; [HSDB] White crystalline solid with an odor like phenol; [MSDSonline]
See origin →
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium p-chloro-m-cresol, p-chloro-m-cresol, chlorothymol, mixed cresols, m-cresol, o-cresol, p-cresol, isopr
Andersen A
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium p-chloro-m-cresol, p-chloro-m-cresol, chlorothymol, mixed cresols, m-cresol, o-cresol, p-cresol, isopr
Andersen A
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium p-chloro-m-cresol, p-chloro-m-cresol, chlorothymol, mixed cresols, m-cresol, o-cresol, p-cresol, isopr
Andersen A
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium p-chloro-m-cresol, p-chloro-m-cresol, chlorothymol, mixed cresols, m-cresol, o-cresol, p-cresol, isopr
Andersen A
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium p-Chloro-m-Cresol, p-Chloro-m-Cresol, Chlorothymol, Mixed Cresols, m-Cresol, o-Cresol, p-Cresol, Isopropyl Cresols, Thymol, o-Cymen-5-ol and Carvacrol
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Chlorothymol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Thymol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Colloidal hydrogel systems of thymol-loaded PLGA nanoparticles designed for acne treatment.
Folle C, Marqués AM, Mallandrich M, Suñer-Carbó J, Halbaut L et al.
Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2024
Thymol, thyme, and other plant sources: Health and potential uses.
Salehi B, Mishra AP, Shukla I, Sharifi-Rad M, Contreras MDM et al.
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2018
Thymol, thyme, and other plant sources: Health and potential uses.
Salehi B, Mishra AP, Shukla I, Sharifi-Rad M, Contreras MDM et al.
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2018
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR