The chemical elimination reaction of menthol in VAPE is a complex process. Chemical formula of menthol The chemical formula of menthol is C₁₀H₂₀O
Menthol belongs to alcohols, and the elimination reaction of alcohol generally refers to the dehydration reaction of alcohol in the presence of alkali to generate olefins. This reaction is also called alcohol dehydration reaction.
For example, ethanol can undergo an elimination reaction in the presence of concentrated sodium hydroxide to produce ethylene:
CH₃CH₂OH → CH₂=CH₂ + H₂O
Menthol, also called peppermint camphor, has a strong minty, cooling smell and taste. Menthol structure is a white or colorless crystalline solid.