Is Menthol vegan?
Menthol
Menthol is a monoterpenoid organic compound that occurs naturally in the oils of mint plants such as corn mint and peppermint, and is also produced synthetically; it is used as a flavoring, fragrance and cooling agent.
| Also known as | 201-939-0, 218-690-9, 239-388-3, Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, d-Menthol, DL-Menthol, L-Menthol, Mentholum |
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| INCI name | Menthol |
| CAS number | 1490-04-6 |
| EC number | 216-074-4 |
| CosIng ID | 35228 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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