Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
Menthol
Counter-Irritant, Local Analgesic
A cyclic terpene alcohol derived from peppermint or other mint oils. It is used as a counter-irritant and local anesthetic, producing a cooling sensation when applied to the skin or mucus membranes. This cooling effect is due to its ability to chemically trigger the cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors. It is widely found in topical pain relievers, cough drops, and throat lozenges.
Technical Profile
- Reference Code
- MEN007
- CAS Number
- 2216-51-5
- Molecular Weight
- 156.27 g/mol
- Chemical Class
- N/A
- Molecular Formula
- C10H20O
- Therapeutic Class
- N/A
Verified Brands
Medicines containing Menthol as an active ingredient.
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