Catalog |
ACM2216515 |
CAS |
2216-51-5 |
Structure | |
Description |
Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from corn mint, peppermint, or other mint oils. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above. The main form of menthol occurring in nature is (−)-menthol, which is assigned the (1R,2S,5R) configuration. Menthol has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities, and it is widely used to relieve minor throat irritation. Menthol also acts as a weak kappa opioid receptor agonist. |
Synonyms |
(1S,2R,5S)-5-Methyl-2-propan-2-yl-1-cyclohexanol |
IUPAC Name |
(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol |
Molecular Weight |
156.27 |
Molecular Formula |
C10H20O |
Canonical SMILES |
CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C |
InChI |
InChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t8-,9+,10-/m1/s1 |
InChI Key |
NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N |
Boiling Point |
212 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point |
41-45 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point |
200 °F |
Purity |
98% |
Density |
0.86 g/ml |
Solubility |
Very soluble in alcohol and volatile oils; slightly soluble in water |
Appearance |
White solid |
Storage |
Room temperature. |
Exact Mass |
156.151415257 |
Isomeric SMILES |
C[C@@H]1CC[C@H]([C@@H](C1)O)C(C)C |
Monoisotopic Mass |
156.151415257 |
Physical State |
Crystals |
Refractive Index |
n20/D 1.46(lit.) |
Storage Conditions |
Below +30 °C |
Topological Polar Surface Area |
20.2 Ų |
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.