CAS No.: 2216-51-5 Formula:
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Synonyms: (1R-(1-alpha,2-beta,5-alpha))-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol;(1r,3r,4s)-(-)-mentho;(1R,3R,4S)-(-)-MENTHOL;(R)-(-)-Menthol;EmtricitabineImpurity31;NaturalMentholCrystal;L-MengalcoholNaturalmentholMenthol(L);DL-Mentholmentholcrystalextract
Menthol is made in the leaves of peppermint, which is the main component of peppermint oil, and is a type of cyclic monoterpene. It is a highly volatile essential oil produced by plants, and its components are mostly hemiterpenes, monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, especially in warm climates. Some important plant pigments are terpenoid or terpenoid compounds.