Technical data
- Product Name: Thymian linalool
- Latin name: Thymus Vulgaris
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 84929-51-1
Features
- Scent: Soft, sweet and herbaceous with green, gently floral-woody facets and none of the hot, medicinal bite of thymol thyme.
- Scent type: Greens and herbs
- Note: Middle
- Color: Colourless to pale yellow.
- Viscosity: Thin; a mobile, free-flowing liquid.
Blends with
Herb Garden Morning
Purpose
- A clean, focusing diffuser blend for the working day.
- Recipe
3 drops Thyme ct. linalool + 2 drops Lemon + 1 drop Rosemary in the diffuser.
Soft Winter Comfort
Purpose
- A warm, gentle body blend for the colder months.
- Recipe
2.5% in carrier: 9 drops Thyme ct. linalool + 6 drops Lavender per 30 ml.
Dillution guideline
- For skin use, dilute to 1-3% in a carrier oil such as jojoba or argan; this chemotype is far gentler than thymol-rich thyme, but dilution still matters.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before wider use.
- Children
Keep out of reach of children; for children over 3, use only at very low dilution and consult a qualified aromatherapist. Confirm the oil is the linalool chemotype, as thymol and carvacrol types are not suitable for children.
- Pregnancy
If pregnant or nursing, consult a healthcare professional before use.
- Pets
Keep away from pets; diffuse only in ventilated spaces and never apply to animals.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and light; linalool oxidises over time and oxidised oil is more likely to irritate skin, so use within about 12-18 months of opening.
