menglytate

Menglytate, also known as menthyl ethoxyacetate, is an investigational small molecule compound characterized by its antitussive and local anesthetic properties. Chemically, it is an ester formed from menthol and ethoxyacetic acid, specifically the 2-ethoxyacetic acid ester of (1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl. The compound is primarily utilized as an active ingredient in medicinal products designed to alleviate cough and throat irritation. It has historically appeared in combination formulations such as Coryfin C, where it is paired with vitamin C. While it has a history of use in over-the-counter throat lozenges, it remains classified as an investigational drug in modern pharmacological databases such as NCATS.

Brand names

Coryfin C

Other names

menthyl ethoxyacetate2-ethoxyacetic acid [(1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl] estermenthyl ethylglycolateMenglytate