Thyme extract

Thyme extract (CAS 84929-51-1), derived from Thymus vulgaris, is a concentrated botanical ingredient used across food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Standardized for its active thymol and carvacrol content, it delivers flavoring and antimicrobial functionality. The FEMA 3064 designation confirms its recognized status as a flavoring agent in food applications. In food and beverage production, it functions as a natural flavoring and antioxidant in meat products, marinades, and sauces.

It is frequently utilized in processed foods where oxidative stability and shelf life are commercial priorities. Personal care formulators incorporate it into scalp treatments, cleansing products, and preservative systems to reduce synthetic reliance. By leveraging its antimicrobial activity, manufacturers can improve product profiles. Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers use it in cough and respiratory formulations, particularly in herbal medicinal products.

In these applications, thymol content is a key quality specification for the final product. It also appears in oral care products such as mouthwashes and toothpastes as a natural bioactive ingredient for daily hygiene. The material is supplied as a liquid extract, dry powder, or standardized concentrate depending on the intended application. Food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications are the most commonly sourced by industrial buyers.

Standardization is typically expressed as a percentage of thymol or total phenols. Organic-certified material is available for buyers targeting clean-label or natural product formulations to meet consumer demand.