Term Name:	(+-)-menthol
Synonyms:	(+/-)-menthol, d,l-menthol, DL-menthol, rac-(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol, rac-menthol, racementhol, racementholum, racementol
Definition:	A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (+)- and (−)-menthol. Both (±)- and (−)-menthol are used to relieve symptoms of conditions such as bronchitis and sinusitis. When applied to the skin, menthol dilates the blood vessels, giving a sensation of coldness followed by an analgesic effect that relieves itching. It is therefore used in creams and ointments for the relief of pruritis and urticaria.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:76310]  ( EBI )