1. A colorless or pale yellow liquid organic compound found in essential oils of oregano, thyme, and other plants, used in flavoring, fragrance, and traditional medicine.
Usage: chemistry term; also called 2-methyl-5-isopropylphenol

Examples

• Carvacrol is the primary active compound responsible for the antimicrobial properties of oregano oil.
• The distinctive spicy aroma of thyme comes largely from carvacrol.
• Researchers are studying carvacrol for its potential health benefits in dietary supplements.
• Carvacrol is used as a natural food preservative in some commercial products.
• The concentration of carvacrol varies depending on the plant species and growing conditions.