Compound Monograph
Neomenthyl acetate
A monoterpene ester of neomenthol found in peppermint essential oil.
Classification
Neomenthyl acetate 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)
Neomenthyl acetate is one of the monoterpenes, found in Peppermint.