Category:
Plant Extracts
CAS NO:
15356-70-4
Standard:
ChP,

| CAS: | 15356-70-4 |
| MF: | C10H20O |
| MW: | 156.27 |
P-menthan-3-ol is any secondary alcohol that is one of the eight possible diastereoisomers of 5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol. It has a role as a volatile oil component. It is a p-menthane monoterpenoid and a secondary alcohol.
Menthol, a cyclic alcohol (derived from peppermint, other mint oils, or prepared synthetically), relieves itching by generating a cool sensation. It is usually used in 0.25% to 2% concentrations but is present in concentrations as high as 16% in some OTC products