thyme oil wild or creeping france

Thyme oil wild or creeping France is an essential oil obtained from the herbs of the wild thyme, Thymus serpyllum L., a member of the Lamiaceae family. This essential oil is characterized by a floral odor and a distinctly herbal flavor profile associated with thyme. It is also known by several synonyms including thymus angustifolius var. pycnotrichus oil France and thymus serpyllum subsp. pycnotrichus oil France. The essential oil is typically extracted by steam distillation from the aerial parts of the plant. For detailed chemical information, it is linked to its PubChem entry. Its natural sourcing from wild or creeping thyme species in France underlines its botanical origin and typical chemical complexity.

Thyme oil wild or creeping primarily occurs in the natural habitat of Thymus serpyllum, commonly found in Europe including France. This essential oil is applied mainly in flavor and fragrance industries. It contributes herbal and floral sensory characteristics to perfuming agents and flavor formulations. The oil's use is subject to standards such as IFRA (Global), which recommends usage restrictions due to sensitization potential. Its presence in flavoring preparations aligns with standards that ensure quality and controlled application levels. The essential oil's complex composition enables its application as a natural aromatic stimulus in consumer products.

Thyme oil wild or creeping France exhibits solubility in alcohol but lacks solubility in water, influencing its formulation in alcoholic-based products versus aqueous media. The oil’s distinct floral aroma at 100%, paired with an herbal flavor, stems from its volatile constituents characteristic of Thymus serpyllum. Its physico-chemical traits support its incorporation as a fragrance or flavor agent requiring considerations for solvent compatibility and stability within formulations. Sensory properties such as its odor profile influence its selection for applications where a natural herbal and floral note is desired.

	thymus serpyllum l. oil
Pubchem (sid):	135331324

Typical G.C.
Wikipedia:	View
FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 500 mg/kg Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. Vol. 6, Pg. 232, 1968.
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
IFRA Critical Effect:
Sensitization
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only)
geraniol	Max. Found:
citral	Max. Found:
farnesol	Max. Found:
(+)-isothujone	Max. Found: 0.2 % and Reason: Neurotoxicity
Recommendation for thyme oil wild or creeping france usage levels up to:
	6.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.

Safety references

Daily Med:search

Toxicology Citations:Search

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

thymus serpyllum l. oil

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