Color | Pale Yellow |
CAS No. | 2216-51-5, 89-78-1 |
Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
Molecular Structure | (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2ylcyclohexan-1-ol |
Various extracts from peppermint contain menthol as a major active constituent and have been used for centuries as traditional medicines for a of ailments including infections, insomnia, and irritable bowel syndrome as well as an insect repellent.