Menthol is an organic compound, specifically a monoterpenoid, that occurs naturally in the oils of several plants in the mint family, such as corn mint and peppermint.

Dec 17, 2025 · 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.

Sep 1, 2019 · Menthol, also called peppermint camphor, has a strong minty, cooling odor and taste. It is an organic compound that can be obtained from peppermint and other mint varieties.

May 14, 2025 · What Is Menthol? Menthol is a chemical naturally found in peppermint and other mint plants, but it can also be made in a lab. First added to tobacco in the 1920s and 1930s, …

Jul 2, 2025 · Menthol is a natural compound derived from peppermint oil, specifically from the Mentha arvensis and Mentha piperita plants. When it touches the skin or is inhaled through the …

Sep 18, 2025 · Menthol topical ointment is used to treat tingling, itching, burning, and pain caused by cold sores or fever blisters. There are many brands and forms of menthol topical available.

Oct 3, 2025 · Menthol is a natural chemical with a minty smell and taste commonly added to many products, including cigarettes and food.

Feb 11, 2025 · Menthol is a naturally occurring compound most commonly extracted from peppermint and other mint oils. Renowned for its distinctive cooling sensation and refreshing …

The purpose of this study was to examine smoking behaviors, biomarkers of exposure, and subjective responses when switching from a novel menthol cigarette to a non-menthol …

Menthol has been used in different medications to relieve symptoms of asthma and rhinitis and is a constituent of cold remedies and ointments designed to be rubbed on to the chest or applied …