name one chemical used as fungicide for preserving herbaria

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Thymol is used as fungicide for preserving Herbaria.
Thymol, also known as thyme camphor, is a naturally occurring crystalline phenol, obtained from thyme oil.
Naphthalene and LPCP (Laurylpentachlorophenol ) are also believed to have fungicidal properties. But, Thymol is quite effective as a fungicide.

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