A white crystalline organic compound,CH3C6H9(C3H7)OH,obtained from peppermint oil or synthesized. It is used in perfumes,in cigarettes,as a mild topical anesthetic,and as a mint flavoring.

• 薄荷醇一种白色结晶状有机化合物，化学式为CH葎3C6H9（C3H7）OH，从薄荷油提炼而得或是合成的，作为轻度局部麻醉剂和薄荷调味品被用于香水及香烟中。