Menthol crystals are cooling, refreshing, and have a pleasantly strong minty aroma. They are often used in cosmetics, salves, balms, medicated creams, throat lozenges, toothpaste, mouthwash, gum, foot sprays, pain relief or cooling body products, shampoos, conditioners, liniments, shaving creams, oral or throat sprays, compresses, medicated oils, and cooling gels.
L-Menthol is chemically synthesized through several processes, starting with a suitable precursor compound like isopulegol or pulegone. These precursors are derived from essential oils extracted from plants such as eucalyptus, pennyroyal, or peppermint. The precursor undergoes a series of chemical reactions, including hydrogenation, isomerization, and purification steps, to obtain pure L-Menthol.
Menthol crystals are cooling, refreshing, and have a pleasantly strong minty aroma. They are often used in cosmetics, salves, balms, medicated creams, throat lozenges, toothpaste, mouthwash, gum, foot sprays, pain relief or cooling body products, shampoos, conditioners, liniments, shaving creams, oral or throat sprays, compresses, medicated oils, and cooling gels.