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THYMOL

Thymol is the substituted phenol that conforms to the formula:

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INCI / SOURCE NAMETHYMOL
CAS REFERENCE89-83-8
RECORDED FUNCTIONS4 cosmetic roles
RESEARCH COVERAGESource dossierView evidence scope ↗
01 / BENEFITS & USES

What it brings to beauty.

Explore the recorded roles of THYMOL and what they can mean in a cosmetic formula.

Source-function explanation

The panels below interpret this ingredient’s recorded functions. They describe possible contributions, not proven clinical results. Any individually reviewed study is shown separately.

01 / COSMETIC CONTEXT

For skin

  • Skin Conditioning - MiscellaneousA broad skin-conditioning role is recorded. A more specific benefit needs ingredient-level evidence.
02 / COSMETIC CONTEXT

For hair

No hair-specific function has been mapped from this source record. Hair or scalp benefits have not yet been reviewed here.

03 / FORMULATION ROLE

In cosmetics

  • Skin Conditioning - MiscellaneousA broad source category for ingredients that help keep skin in good condition through roles not described by a narrower conditioning category.
  • Oral CareContributes a function in products intended for the mouth or teeth. The finished product determines the specific use.
  • DenaturantChanges the properties of an ingredient such as alcohol so it is unsuitable for drinking.
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  • FragranceContributes scent to a product. Fragrance character depends on the ingredient blend.

Possible formulation contexts

Examples associated with the recorded function classes; these are not verified product listings or instructions to apply the raw ingredient.

  • Skin-conditioning formulas
  • Relevant oral-care or flavouring formulas
  • Denatured alcohol systems
  • Fragrance systems
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Ingredient form, concentration, pH, delivery system and contact time can change the result. A skin finding does not establish a hair benefit; a conditioning or fibre result does not establish hair growth.

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02 / KNOW THE NAME

Ingredient identity

COSING SOURCE DESCRIPTION

Thymol is the substituted phenol that conforms to the formula:

European Commission · source text, with formatting normalised · CC BY 4.0
Source ingredient name
THYMOL
CAS identifier(s)
89-83-8
EC identifier(s)
201-944-8
Other source names / search aliases
thymol; thymolum

CAS and EC identifiers are source references. A botanical extract, polymer or mixture may have more than one identifier; a name does not establish purity, supplier grade or sourcing.

Chemical names in the source

  • Phenol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-

Matched chemical reference

PubChem compound ID
6989
Molecular formula
C10H14O
Molecular weight
150.22 g/mol
Systematic name
5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylphenol
InChIKey
MGSRCZKZVOBKFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Matched through one source CAS and a confirmed ingredient name or source alias. These facts describe the matched PubChem record; they do not describe particle form, supplier grade or finished-product performance.

03 / INSIDE THE FORMULA

What does it do?

Denaturant

Changes the properties of an ingredient such as alcohol so it is unsuitable for drinking.

Fragrance

Contributes scent to a product. Fragrance character depends on the ingredient blend.

Oral Care

Contributes a function in products intended for the mouth or teeth. The finished product determines the specific use.

Skin Conditioning - Miscellaneous

A broad source category for ingredients that help keep skin in good condition through roles not described by a narrower conditioning category.

Functions describe possible roles in a formulation. They do not establish the performance of every product containing this ingredient.

04 / READ THE LABEL

Match the complete name.

Look for the complete name THYMOL. Similar words, derivatives and salts can refer to different ingredients.

A label usually does not tell you the supplier grade, extraction method or exact concentration of each ingredient. An individual ingredient cannot reveal the overall behaviour of a finished formula.

Expanded Beaut.in explanation in progress

This entry currently documents source identity and functions. Ingredient-specific efficacy studies, sensitisation context and India-specific restrictions still need an editorial review.

05 / EVIDENCE & REGULATORY CONTEXT

Keep the context in view.

India

Applicable Cosmetics Rules and standards need to be checked for the ingredient, product type and use. Ingredient-specific restrictions have not yet been mapped here.

European Union

CosIng records do not authorise use. Check the current Cosmetics Regulation and annexes for restrictions and conditions.

United States

FDA guidance has a US scope. Product classification, colour additives and other ingredient conditions require separate checks.

Individual experience

No personalised suitability or allergy assessment is provided. A source function is separate from human efficacy and finished-product testing.

Independent clinical evidence synthesis
Not yet completed
Ingredient safety score
Not assigned
Concentration / exposure limits
Not inferred from the ingredient name
06 / FOLLOW THE REFERENCE

Sources & record history

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2D structure · PubChem CID 6989 · 2D structure depiction using the PubChem isomeric SMILES record. This does not show particle size, crystal form, supplier grade or raw-material appearance.

Structure rendered for Beaut.in from PubChem data.

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Rendered from the source isomeric SMILES representation. This is not a photograph of the cosmetic raw material. · Reference checked 28 October 2026.

  1. European Commission · CosIng ingredient record ↗

    Identity, identifiers and functions. Snapshot checked 28 October 2026. CosIng source reference: 38597.

  2. European Commission · Database scope & limitations ↗
  3. CDSCO · India cosmetics framework ↗
  4. FDA · US cosmetics guidance ↗

Beaut.in explains ingredient information in original language. Source inclusion does not constitute endorsement. Source descriptions and annex-table fields are reproduced with credit to the European Union; formatting is normalised. The current record is a dated snapshot, not a live regulatory monitor. Reuse terms: European Commission · CC BY 4.0 ↗.

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