Minty-refreshing and diffusive odor of
moderate tenacity and slightly woody-dry undetones.
Occurrence in Nature
Found in oils of peppermint,
Japanese mint, pennyroyal, Micromeria abyssinica benth., geranium,
and other oils.
Application Information
Used in perfume compositions
such as geranium and lavender. Can be used in traces to give freshness
and lift. Used in flavor mainly for dentifrice flavors and synthetic
peppermint.