L-menthol Facts For Kids

L-menthol is a natural organic compound from the mint family known for its refreshing scent and cooling properties, commonly found in foods, medicines, and cosmetics.

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L-menthol Facts For Kids

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L-menthol is a cool and refreshing organic compound found mostly in mint plants! 🌱It makes things taste minty and smell nice. People often use it

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(−)-Menthol

Ball-and-stick model of (−)-menthol

Ball-and-stick model of (−)-menthol

Mentholisomere

Ball-and-stick model of the menthol molecule as found in the crystal structure. Colour code: Carbon, C: grey-black Hydrogen, H: white Oxygen, O: red Structure by X-ray crystallography from Z. Krist. (1999) 214 , 420–423 . Image generated in Accelrys DS Visualizer .

Ball-and-stick model of the menthol molecule as found in the crystal structure. Colour code: Carbon, C: grey-black Hydrogen, H: white Oxygen, O: red Structure by X-ray crystallography from Z. Krist. (1999) 214 , 420–423 . Image generated in Accelrys DS Visualizer .

A macro photograph of menthol crystals

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A macro photograph of menthol crystals

L-menthol — photo 6

L-menthol — photo 6

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L-menthol — photo 7

Mint leaves are commonly used as flavoring due to having menthol

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Mint leaves are commonly used as flavoring due to having menthol

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What family of plants does L-menthol come from?

Question 2 of 10

What does L-menthol make our breath feel like when used in toothpaste?

Question 3 of 10

In which of these products is L-menthol commonly found?

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What does L-menthol help soothe when used in creams?

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How does L-menthol make you feel when you eat minty candies?

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What type of compound is L-menthol?

Question 7 of 10

Which type of mint is a major source of L-menthol?

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What is one way L-menthol is used in cough drops?

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What sensation does L-menthol provide when you taste it?

Question 10 of 10

L-menthol is often used in which relaxing practice?

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