描述
Present in large amts. in peppermint oil (Mentha piperita), also in other Mentha subspecies. It is used in confectionery and perfumery. Flavouring agent
(-)-menthol is the major occuring menthol stereoisomer in nature. (-)-Menthol is found in many foods, some of which are lovage, sweet basil, sweet marjoram, and orange mint.
InChI标识符
InChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t8-,9+,10-/m1/s1