DL-Menthol

Menthol has a wide range of applications across various industries:

• Pharmaceuticals: It is commonly used in topical analgesics, cough syrups, and decongestants due to its cooling effect and ability to relieve pain.
• Cosmetics: Menthol is a popular ingredient in shaving creams, sunburn relief products, and dental care items for its soothing properties.
• Food Industry: As a flavoring agent, menthol enhances the taste of candies, ice creams, teas, and alcoholic beverages.

Menthol exhibits notable biological activities, primarily through its interaction with specific receptors in the human body:

• Cold Sensation: Menthol activates transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 8 (TRPM8), which is responsible for sensing cold temperatures. This action results in a cooling sensation on the skin and mucous membranes.
• Analgesic Properties: By acting as a kappa-opioid receptor agonist, menthol may also provide pain relief, making it useful in topical analgesics.
• Antimicrobial Effects: Research indicates that menthol possesses antimicrobial properties, making it effective against certain bacteria and fungi.

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All products are for research and development use only, not for any other uses, and must be handled by technically-qualified persons.

These products are explicitly not intended to be used in foods and/or cosmetics and/or drugs (human and veterinary) and/or consumer products and/or biocides and/or pesticides of any kind unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Products are not sold to individuals. We do not ship to residential addresses. Consumer orders will be cancelled without notice.

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