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Menthol

Menthol is a chemical naturally found in peppermint and other mint plants.

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Functions and Applications

Menthol a chemical compound that has a variety of uses, including in medicine, flavoring, and tobacco products:

Natural source

Menthol is a crystalline alcohol that occurs naturally in mint plants, such as peppermint and corn mint.

Uses in medicine

Menthol is used to treat mild to moderate muscle and joint pain, and to relieve itching, nasal congestion, and pain.

Uses in flavoring

Menthol is used in flavoring.

Uses in tobacco products

Menthol was added to tobacco in the 1920s and 1930s to reduce the harshness of cigarette smoke and the irritation from nicotine. Tobacco companies have marketed menthol cigarettes to appeal to new smokers, youth, Black Americans, and LGBTQ Americans.

Properties

Menthol has antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. It also exhibits analgesic, antipruritic, anesthetic, and cooling effects.

Menthol is a solid white or clear waxy crystalline substance at room temperature. Its chemical formula is C10H20O.

Menthol can cause skin irritation and serious eye irritation. When handling menthol, you should:

Wash your skin thoroughly after handling

Wear protective gloves, eye protection, and face protection

Store in a well-ventilated area

Keep the container closed