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Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
The CAS registry number of Thyme oil is 8007-46-3. It is a kind of colorless volatile oil and belongs to the classes of Alphabetical Listings; Essential OilsFlavors and Fragrances; Flavors and Fragrances; Q-Z. And it has special and comfortable fragrance and lasting piquancy. In addition, it is soluble in water and ethanol. And it has ability of antioxidant and anti-corrosion.
Preparation and uses of Thyme oil: it can be prepared by the flowers and leaves from Thymus vulgaris through drying and distillation. The yield is about 2.0%. And it can be used as edible flavoring for sauce, seasoning, sausage, pickles and meat.
When you are using Thyme oil, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical can cause burns. During using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. And in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.).
The toxicity data is as follows:
Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
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mouse | LD50 | unreported | 1250mg/kg (1250mg/kg) | Pharmazie. Vol. 11, Pg. 628, 1956. | |
rabbit | LD50 | skin | > 5gm/kg (5000mg/kg) | Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 1003, 1974. | |
rat | LD50 | oral | 2840mg/kg (2840mg/kg) | Pharmazie. Vol. 14, Pg. 435, 1959. |