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Preferred Label : Menthol;

NCIt related terms : MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM;

NCIt definition : An organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or mint oils with flavoring and local anesthetic properties. When added to pharmaceuticals and foods, menthol functions as a fortifier for peppermint flavors. It also has a counterirritant effect on skin and mucous membranes, thereby producing a local analgesic or anesthetic effect.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that comes from mint oils or is made in the laboratory. It is used to relieve itching and to treat problems in the upper respiratory tract. Menthol causes a cooling sensation when eaten or put on the skin and it acts as a mild pain killer. It is found in nasal sprays, cough drops, inhalers, creams, and lotions. It is also used as a flavor in many food and oral hygiene products.;

UNII : L7T10EIP3A;

CAS number : 1490-04-6;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000640055;

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