Menthyl salicylate is a flavor ingredient and a volatile flavor compound. Menthyl salicylate imparts a fresh mint-like aroma to black tea. Menthyl salicylate can be used in studies related to the aroma of black tea and the behavior of ingredients in cosmetic formulations [1] [2].
References:
[1]. Wang Q, et al. Characterization of the Aroma Profiles of Guangdong Black Teas Using Non-Targeted Metabolomics. Foods. 2023;12(7):1560. Published 2023 Apr 6.
[2]. Najjar A, et al. Grouping of chemicals for safety assessment: the importance of toxicokinetic properties of salicylate esters. Arch Toxicol. 2025 Mar;99(3):995-1010. doi: 10.1007/s00204-024-03935-8. Epub 2025 Jan 4. Erratum in: Arch Toxicol. 2025 Jun;99(6):2683.
References:
[1]. Wang Q, et al. Characterization of the Aroma Profiles of Guangdong Black Teas Using Non-Targeted Metabolomics. Foods. 2023;12(7):1560. Published 2023 Apr 6.
[2]. Najjar A, et al. Grouping of chemicals for safety assessment: the importance of toxicokinetic properties of salicylate esters. Arch Toxicol. 2025 Mar;99(3):995-1010. doi: 10.1007/s00204-024-03935-8. Epub 2025 Jan 4. Erratum in: Arch Toxicol. 2025 Jun;99(6):2683.