l-Menthol

At a glance

The classic cooling, minty compound extracted from peppermint oil, instantly recognizable and widely used in fresh, minty, and hygienic-toned compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
peppermint oil or synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
2216-51-5
Profile
cooling, minty, fresh
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01