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Formula |
CAS |
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C10H20O |
1490-04-6 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
Menthol is used as a fragrance, flavor, and antipruritic. It possesses a peppermint taste and odor obtained from peppermint oil or other mint oils or prepared synthetically by hydrogenation of thymol.
Synonyms
Menthol
(1a,2b,5a)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-cyclohexanol
3-p-menthanol
l-Menthol
Hexahydrothymol
Peppermint camphor
Uses
Antipruritic (topical)
Anesthetic (topical)
Cigarettes
Confectionary
Cough drops
Gastric sedative
Liqours
Perfumes
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
Contact urticaria
References
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Camarasa, G. and A. Alomar, Menthol dermatitis from cigarettes [letter]. Contact Dermatitis, 1978. 4(3): p. 169-70. |
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Larsen, W.G., How to instruct patients sensitive to fragrances. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1989. 21(4 Pt 2): p. 880-4. |
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3. |
Lee, T.Y. and T.H. Lam, Patch testing of 11 common herbal topical medicaments in Hong Kong. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(3): p. 137-40. |
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4. |
Aguirre, A., et al., Allergic contact dermatitis from Reflex spray. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(1): p. 52-3. |
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5. |
Wilkinson, S.M. and M.H. Beck, Allergic contact dermatitis from menthol in peppermint. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(1): p. 42-3. |
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