Thyme extract

Thyme extract (CAS 84929-51-1), derived from Thymus vulgaris, is a concentrated botanical ingredient. FEMA 3064.

Where is Thyme extract used?

• Food and beverage: natural flavoring and antioxidant in meat products, marinades, and sauces
• Processed foods: oxidative stability and shelf life
• Personal care: scalp treatments, cleansing products, and preservative systems
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical: cough and respiratory formulations, particularly herbal medicinal products
• Oral care: mouthwashes and toothpastes as a natural bioactive ingredient
• Standardized for active thymol and carvacrol content, it delivers flavoring and antimicrobial functionality.

Good to know: Standardization is typically expressed as a percentage of thymol or total phenols; thymol content is a key quality specification for the final product.

Commercial specifications

• Standardized for active thymol and carvacrol content
• Standardization expressed as a percentage of thymol or total phenols
• Organic-certified material available