What is camphor? Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) is a terpene (organic compound). There are two types of trees from which Camphor is extracted. Though the properties are mostly the same, a slight difference in smell and the concentration of some of the chemicals present in them. This beneficial...

Menthol is a common flavor and pharmaceutical ingredient that has a cool, refreshing taste and soothing, calming effects. It is widely used in food, beverage, cosmetics, medicine and other fields.   Menthol has many isomers, mainly L-menthol and D-menthol. The menthol on the market is main...

Vanillin is the most popular flavor worldwide. It is traditionally produced from vanilla pods (Vanilla planifolia or other species) by maceration. However, natural vanilla production covers only 1 % of global demand. 99 % of vanillin flavor is produced synthetically (petrochemical origin) or biotech...

WS-23 (N,2,3-trimethyl-2-isopropylbutamide) is a synthetic cooling agent that is widely used in the food, beverage, and cosmetic industries. It is a white crystalline powder that has a cooling effect similar to menthol but without the associated taste or odor. WS-23 is considered to be a next-genera...

  What is Methyl Salicylate? Methyl Salicylate sometimes called wintergreen oil, this sweet-smelling member of the aspirin family is one of the most widely used counterirritants. Although it is extremely toxic, manufacturers use methyl salicylate in very low concentrations as a flavouring agent...