FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term menthol biosynthetic process ID (Ontology) GO:0031525 (Gene Ontology)
Definition The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of menthol, the monoterpene 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol.
Also Known As "menthol anabolism" ; "menthol biosynthesis" ; "menthol formation" (for all, see Synonyms field below)
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monoterpenoid metabolic process
 |__monoterpenoid biosynthetic process______
terpenoid biosynthetic process              |
 |__monoterpenoid biosynthetic process______|
alcohol biosynthetic process                |
 |__secondary alcohol biosynthetic process__|
secondary alcohol metabolic process         |
 |__secondary alcohol biosynthetic process__|
                                            menthol biosynthetic process
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Is a monoterpenoid biosynthetic process
secondary alcohol biosynthetic process
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  • "menthol anabolism" EXACT
    "menthol biosynthesis" EXACT
    "menthol formation" EXACT
    "menthol synthesis" EXACT
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