What is Menthyl used for? Clarifying the confusion with Menthol and its Derivatives
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Approximately 30-32,000 metric tonnes of menthol are consumed globally each year, yet a frequent misunderstanding exists around its derivatives and naming. The term 'Menthyl' does not refer to a standalone drug, but rather a functional group often associated with the parent compound **Menthol** and its various esters. This article clarifies what is Menthyl used for by examining the specific roles of Menthol and key derivatives like Menthyl Lactate and Menthyl Salicylate across different industries.
