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What is menthol used for?

April 26, 2017Menthol Used

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What is menthol used for?

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Laevo- or (-)-menthol is one of the most important flavoring chemicals. Menthol is used extensively in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, toothpastes, chewing gum, and other toilet goods as well as in cigarettes. The current annual world production is estimated to be in excess of 19,000 metric tons.