Menthol is an organic compound that can be created synthetically or from mint and peppermint plants. We use the plant-derived form of this ingredient to add a refreshing flavour to our oral care products.

Menthol is the main constituent of most mint oils and contributes to fortifying cooling mint flavours. Menthol can be produced through a variety of methods, including progressively chiling peppermint oil, which separates and crystallises the menthol. It is used in many topical and oral products as a fragrance or flavour, and for its natural anti-irritant and anaesthetic properties.

Other names: C₁₀H₂₀O, p-Methan-3-ol, mentholum

Chemical class: Alcohols

REFERENCES

Kamatou, G. P., Vermaak, I., Viljoen, A. M., & Lawrence, B. M. (2013). Menthol: a simple monoterpene with remarkable biological properties. Phytochemistry, 96, 15–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2013.08.005

National Center for Biotechnology Information (2021). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 1254, Menthol. Retrieved September 17, 2021 from https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Menthol.