Thymol

terpenoid · immune-hematologic · Oral · Transdermal

Thymol, a terpenoid. Monoterpenoid phenol; main active in thyme oil. Antimicrobial via membrane disruption; weak antioxidant. GRAS food… Oral half-life 2 h.

Monoterpenoid phenol; main active in thyme oil. Antimicrobial via membrane disruption; weak antioxidant. GRAS food preservative; topical antiseptic component (Listerine).