d,l-Menthol (isomer unspecified)

At a glance

A racemic (mixed-isomer) form of menthol, giving the classic cooling, minty character though general It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
1490-04-6
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01