L-MENTHOL

CAS No. 2216-51-5 Chemical Information
English Name: L-Menthol
Synonyms: Levomenthol, (-)-Menthol 
Basic Parameters
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
Average Molecular Weight: 156.27
Molecular Structure: 

Additional Information: L-Menthol (Levomenthol) is a high-purity natural chiral cyclic alcohol that complies with domestic food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic grade standards. It has a unique cool and refreshing sensory effect, excellent volatility and stable chemical properties, featuring distinct mint aroma and cooling stimulation. It can act on human skin and mucosal cold receptors to produce lasting refreshing and itching-relieving effects, and also has mild antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities. Widely used in pharmaceutical oral preparations, cooling external ointments, food flavoring, daily chemical cosmetics and tobacco flavoring industries, it is the mainstream high-standard cooling flavor and functional raw material in the fine chemical industry.