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.

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

Menthol is a substance naturally found in mint plants, such as peppermint and spearmint. It gives a cooling sensation and is often used to relieve minor pain and irritation.

Dec 14, 2025 · menthol (countable and uncountable, plural menthols) (organic chemistry) A cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the essential oil of peppermint; used in …

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.