Thymol

Category: terpenoid

Aliases: 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol

Pharmacological Mechanism

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

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 2h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 100mg (Range: 50 - 200 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• immune-hematologic