(+)-Neomenthol is found in cabbage. (+)-Neomenthol is a constituent of Japanese peppermint oil. (+)-Neomenthol is a flavouring ingredient. (+)-Neomenthol belongs to the family of p-Menthane Monoterpenes. These are monoterpenes whose structure is based on the p-menthane backbone.

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as menthane monoterpenoids. These are monoterpenoids with a structure based on the o-, m-, or p-menthane backbone. P-menthane consists of the cyclohexane ring with a methyl group and a (2-methyl)-propyl group at the 1 and 4 ring position, respectively. The o- and m- menthanes are much rarer, and presumably arise by alkyl migration of p-menthanes.