The modern preparation of menthol and the burgeoning dual catalyst system - The three different synthesis pathways and one significant improvement of menthol

Abstract

This paper will mainly focus on the modern preparation pathway of menthol, which involves Takasago and BASF, these two traditional pathways. Besides, the unique dual catalyst system will also be talked about in this work. This paper will give the introduction of them, their advantages and disadvantages, moreover, their actual application will also be brought to notice. Menthol is a salient chemical substance that plays an important role in perfume manufacture, and it is actually the source of the special and pleasant smell of many herbs, especially mint. In addition, menthol is also a fundamental raw material in many parts of chemical synthesis due to its unique structure. This research can give summative conclusions about this basic but noteworthy domain.