Table 2.
Chemical compositions of thyme essential oils.
| Component | Kovats index | Area (%) |
|---|---|---|
| α-Pinene | 937 | 0.27 |
| α-Phellandrene | 990 | 0.28 |
| α-Terpinene | 1019 | 0.36 |
| p-Cymene | 1027 | 4.06 |
| γ-Terpinene | 1061 | 2.49 |
| Linalool | 1099 | 0.45 |
| Terpinen-4-ol | 1182 | 0.41 |
| α-Terpineol | 1196 | 0.18 |
| Thymol methyl ether | 1235 | 0.33 |
| Carvacrol methyl ether | 1245 | 0.28 |
| Bornyl acetate | 1286 | 0.21 |
| Thymol | 1296 | 73.61 |
| Carvacrol | 1304 | 4.97 |
| β-Caryophyllene | 1432 | 3.33 |
| α-Humulene | 1470 | 0.38 |
| δ-Cadinene | 1524 | 0.45 |
| δ-Amorphene | 1531 | 0.65 |
| Caryophyllene oxide | 1599 | 3.62 |
| Epi-α-cadinol | 1653 | 1.29 |