| Formula |
CAS |
| C10H20O |
1490-04-6 |
Background
Menthol is used as a fragrance, flavor, and antipruritic. It possesses a peppermint taste and odor obtained from peppermint oil or other mint oils or prepared synthetically by hydrogenation of thymol.
SynonymsMenthol
(1a,2b,5a)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-cyclohexanol
3-p-menthanol
l-Menthol
Hexahydrothymol
Peppermint camphor
UsesAntipruritic (topical)
Anesthetic (topical)
Cigarettes
Confectionary
Cough drops
Gastric sedative
Liqours
Perfumes
Cross-ReactionsUnusual ReactionsContact urticaria
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Referenties
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Wilkinson, S.M. and M.H. Beck, Allergic
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Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9