loading...| Preferred Name | Menthol | |
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| Definitions |
An organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or mint oils with flavoring and local anesthetic properties. When added to pharmaceuticals and foods, menthol functions as a fortifier for peppermint flavors. It also has a counterirritant effect on skin and mucous membranes, thereby producing a local analgesic or anesthetic effect. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C80301 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
A substance that comes from mint oils or is made in the laboratory. It is used to relieve itching and to treat problems in the upper respiratory tract. Menthol causes a cooling sensation when eaten or put on the skin and it acts as a mild pain killer. It is found in nasal sprays, cough drops, inhalers, creams, and lotions. It is also used as a flavor in many food and oral hygiene products. |
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| CAS_Registry |
1490-04-6 |
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C80301 |
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| Contributing_Source |
FDA |
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| definition |
An organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or mint oils with flavoring and local anesthetic properties. When added to pharmaceuticals and foods, menthol functions as a fortifier for peppermint flavors. It also has a counterirritant effect on skin and mucous membranes, thereby producing a local analgesic or anesthetic effect. |
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| FDA_UNII_Code |
L7T10EIP3A |
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| label |
Menthol |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Menthol |
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| Preferred_Name |
Menthol |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C80301 |
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| prefLabel |
Menthol |
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| Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0025368 |
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