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Is Neomenthol vegetarian?

Neomenthol

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Neomenthol is a stereoisomer of menthol, a monoterpenoid found in mint plant oils, used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient; it can also be produced synthetically.

Also known as (+-)-Neomenthol, (1R, 2R, 5S)-rel-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-cyclohexanol
INCI name Neomenthol
CAS number 2216-51-5
EC number 222-824-1
CosIng ID 40870
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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