# Cubebol

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**Cubebol** is a natural [sesquiterpene](/source/Sesquiterpene) [alcohol](/source/Alcohol_(chemistry)) first identified in [cubeb](/source/Cubeb) oil. It is also found in [basil](/source/Basil). It was patented as a cooling agent in 2001 by [Firmenich](/source/Firmenich), an international [flavor](/source/Flavoring) company. The [taste](/source/Taste) of cubebol is cooling and refreshing.[1] The patent describes application of cubebol as a refreshing agent in various products, ranging from [chewing gum](/source/Chewing_gum) to sorbets, drinks, toothpaste, and [gelatin](/source/Gelatin)-based confectioneries.[2]

## References

1. Leffingwell, John C., Ph.D. (2001). ["Cool without Menthol & Cooler than Menthol and Cooling Compounds as Insect Repellents"](http://www.leffingwell.com/cooler_than_menthol.htm). Leffingwell & Associates. Retrieved 2006-09-15.

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