white thyme oil replacer

White thyme oil replacer is a synthetic or reconstructed fragrance ingredient designed to mimic the aroma and properties of natural thyme oil, specifically the white or common thyme species, Thymus vulgaris. It possesses a complex herbal odor highlighted by camphoraceous, medicinal, phenolic, terpenic, and spicy facets. Recognized also under synonyms such as thyme identoil and thyme oil white recon, it serves as an alternative for natural thyme oil in fragrance creation. The compound is detailed in controlled-vocabulary chemical databases such as PubChem. It is obtained through chemical synthesis or blending techniques to replicate thyme oil’s characteristic scent while providing enhanced stability and consistency. This product is chiefly employed in perfumery and aroma formulations requiring the distinctive herbal and spicy notes typical of thyme.

While natural thyme oil is extracted from the leaves and flowering tops of the Thymus vulgaris plant, white thyme oil replacer is a formulated substitute that does not occur biologically but is used to replicate thyme oil’s odor profile. Its applications focus primarily on fragrance agents, where it delivers durable herbal and camphoraceous notes with a notably extended substantivity of 400 hours. The material can be employed to create herbal, spicy, ajowan, amber, and windsor soap accords in perfumery. Usage levels are regulated according to the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) Code of Practice (Global), with recommended maximum concentrations up to 2.0% in fragrance concentrates. The compound is not intended for flavoring purposes. This adherence to IFRA standards ensures compatibility with regulatory guidelines for consumer product safety.

White thyme oil replacer is characterized by its solubility in alcohol and insolubility in water, influencing its formulation behavior in various fragrance bases. The material’s herbal, camphoraceous odor derives from a mix of phenolic and terpenic chemical functionalities, contributing to its volatility and sensory impact. The notably high odor substantivity indicates prolonged scent retention on substrates. These physicochemical traits enable the replacer to perform reliably in alcoholic fragrance preparations, but limit its direct use in aqueous systems. Its stability and consistent aroma profile make it favorable for perfumery applications requiring thyme-like herbal notes without the variability associated with botanical extracts.

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Safety information

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GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
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Dermal Toxicity:
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Inhalation Toxicity:
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Safety in use information

Category:
fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for white thyme oil replacer usage levels up to:
	2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Recommendation for white thyme oil replacer flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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