Fragrance material review on l-menthol

Food Chem Toxicol. 2008 Nov:46 Suppl 11:S218-23. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2008.06.058. Epub 2008 Jul 2.

Abstract

A toxicologic and dermatologic review of l-menthol when used as a fragrance ingredient is presented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacteria / drug effects
  • Bacteria / genetics
  • Cats
  • Drug Administration Routes
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Humans
  • Menthol / administration & dosage
  • Menthol / chemistry*
  • Menthol / toxicity*
  • Mice
  • Molecular Structure
  • Mutagenicity Tests
  • Perfume / chemistry*
  • Rats
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Perfume
  • Menthol