a colorless crystalline solid used in perfume or preserving biological specimens or in embalming or medically as a fungicide or antiseptic
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thymol::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | thyme camphor, thymic acid |
| Type of | phenol |
Examples of thymol
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Listerine contains menthol, eucalyptol, thymol and methyl salicylate in an alcohol base.
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The enclosed systems could retain more thymol than the cattle feedlots, increasing its effectiveness.
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Arnica contains thymol, which is fungicidal and antibiotic.
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The main chemical constituents include carvacrol, thymol, limonene, pinene, ocimene, and caryophyllene.
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Cinnamon and thymol are lovely anti-microbial molecules.
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Thymol is the active component in thyme oil, which can be extracted from a variety of plants, such as thyme and oregano.
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Linalool was nearly as effective as thymol in the lab, but when subjected to field studies in the feedlot, thymol outperformed it.
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If you prefer a more natural alternative, there is some evidence that thymol oil, an antiseptic derived from thyme, may help.
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Because of its pleasant odor and natural antiseptic properties, thymol appears in a variety of products, including mouthwash and throat lozenges.
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- A colorless crystalline solid used in perfume or preserving biological specimens or in embalming or medically as a fungicide or antiseptic
- Thymol (also known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol), (IPMP) is a natural monoterpene phenol derivative of cymene, C10H14O, isomeric with carvacrol, found in oil of thyme, and extracted as a white crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties. ...
- Oil of thyme (thymol) has a powerful antiseptic action for which it is used in mouthwashes, toothpastes and soap. Thymol is also effective against ascarids and hookworms. As a local irritant, it can be used externally for warts or to encourage the flow of blood to the surface. See Thyme.
