QYR Market Research Global Menthol market research | Page 3

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• Menthol is an organic compound with the chemical formula
C10H20O that occurs naturally in mint and some other plants.
It can be extracted from the leaves by distillation, and it
can be made synthetically. Pure menthol is a crystalline solid.
The compound is widely used in cough and cold remedies
because of its soothing effects and as a flavoring in candy,
chewing gum, medical products and cigarettes.
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