Menthol, Definition, Structure, & Uses

Menthol, terpene alcohol with a strong minty, cooling odor and taste. It is obtained from peppermint oil or is produced synthetically by hydrogenation of thymol. Menthol is used medicinally in ointments, cough drops, and nasal inhalers. It is also used as flavoring in foods, cigarettes, liqueurs, and perfumes.

Menthol - Wikipedia

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Menthol, chemical structure, molecular formula, Reference Standards

Menthol

Menthol [Terpenoids]Natural Product, Organic Chemistry

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Research Breakdown on Peppermint - Examine

Chemical structure of menthol (left) and menthone (right) (Knowlton et

Menthol Molecule. Present In Peppermint, Corn Mints, Etc. Skeletal Formula. Royalty Free SVG, Cliparts, Vectors, and Stock Illustration. Image 87062752.

Menthol - an overview