Compound Monograph
Menthofuran
An oxygenated monoterpene (furan-containing) found in peppermint essential oil.
Classification
Menthofuran is one of the monoterpenes, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Menthofuran is one of the monoterpenes, found in Peppermint. It is flagged as moderately toxic.