单词	thymol
释义	thymol /ˈθʌɪmɒl / noun [mass noun] Chemistry A white crystalline compound present in oil of thyme and used as a flavouring and preservative. Alternative name: 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol; chemical formula: C10H13OH. Other natural antimicrobials include the phenolic compounds thymol, found in thyme, oregano and sage, and eugenol, the main flavour ingredient of cloves and allspice.... Listerine also contains essential oils from herbs including eucalyptol, thymol, methyl salicylate and menthol. Several of these - sage, rosemary, thyme, horsebalm and mountain dittany - are rich in thymol and carvacrol, compounds that help muscles relax. Origin Mid 19th century: from Greek thumon 'thyme' + -ol.
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