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.

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 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, …

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 …

May 15, 2024 · Menthol is a chemical compound found naturally in peppermint and other similar plants. Tobacco companies add menthol to commercial tobacco products to make them seem …

Menthol is an organic compound derived from the oils of mint plants such as peppermint and spearmint. Its chemical name is (1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, and it is a …

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 …