Menthol

Menthol, is a terpenoid organic compound, with the chemical formula of C10H20O. Menthol is extracted from the leaves and stems of peppermint. It is a white crystal and is the main component of peppermint and peppermint essential oils. Menthol generally has two isomers (D type and L type). The natural menthol is mainly L-menthol.

Menthol can be used as a perfumer for toothpaste, perfume, beverages, and sweets. Used as a stimulant in medicine, acting on the skin or mucous membrane, it has a cool and antipruritic effect. Oral administration can be used as a wind repellent for headaches and inflammation of the nose, pharynx, and larynx. It is also widely used in daily flavor and tobacco flavor.