CAS Number1490-04-6
Synonyms(1R,2S,5R)-(−)-Menthol; levo-menthol; EINECS 216-074-4; (-)-(1R,3R,4S)-Menthol; (−)-menthol; (-)-trans-p-Methan-cis-3-ol; (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; Levomenthol; L-Menthol; (-)-(1R,2S,5R)-Menthol; (-)-MENTHYL ALCOHOL; (1R)-(-)-Menthol; (R)-(-)-Menthol; DL-Menthol; (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-yl-cyclohexan-1-ol; [1R-(1a,2b,5a)]-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol; (-)-p-Menthan-3-ol; (-)-Menthol; UNII:YS08XHA860; Menthol; (1R,2S,5R)-(-)-Menthol; MFCD00001484
Molecular FormulaC10H20O
Molecular Weight156.27
Purity98.00%
Density0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point215.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point34-36 ℃(lit.)
| Chemical & Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1490-04-6 |
| Catalog No. | 2A-9026920 |
| Chinese Name | 薄荷脑 |
| Synonyms | (1R,2S,5R)-(−)-Menthol; levo-menthol; EINECS 216-074-4; (-)-(1R,3R,4S)-Menthol; (−)-menthol; (-)-trans-p-Methan-cis-3-ol; (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; Levomenthol; L-Menthol; (-)-(1R,2S,5R)-Menthol; (-)-MENTHYL ALCOHOL; (1R)-(-)-Menthol; (R)-(-)-Menthol; DL-Menthol; (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-yl-cyclohexan-1-ol; [1R-(1a,2b,5a)]-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol; (-)-p-Menthan-3-ol; (-)-Menthol; UNII:YS08XHA860; Menthol; (1R,2S,5R)-(-)-Menthol; MFCD00001484 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 |
| Purity | 98.00 |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Boiling Point | 215.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 34-36 ℃(lit.) |
| Application | Menthol is a natural pain reliever. Menthol stimulates cold receptors by inhibiting Ca++ currents in neuron cell membranes, thereby producing a cooling sensation. |
| PubChem ID | 7369567 |
| SMILES | OC1C(CCC(C1)C)C(C)C |
| InChI | 1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3 |
| InChI Key | NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| NACRES Code | NA.24 |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |
| MSDS | msds/26920_1_1490_04_6.pdf |
| Bioactivity | Menthol is a natural analgesic compound. Menthol could cause a feeling of coolness due to stimulation of 'cold' receptors by inhibiting Ca++ currents of neuronal membranes[1]. Related Catalog Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others Research Areas >> Neurological Disease References [1]. NicolettaGaleotti, et al. Menthol: a natural analgesic compound. Neuroscience Letters. 2002 Apr. Chemical & Physical Properties Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 215.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg Melting Point 34-36 ℃(lit.) Molecular Formula C10H20O Molecular Weight 156.265 Flash Point 93.3±0.0 °C Exact Mass 156.151413 PSA 20.23000 LogP 3.20 Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C Index of Refraction 1.457 Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Use of | Menthol is a natural analgesic compound. Menthol could cause a feeling of coolness due to stimulation of 'cold' receptors by inhibiting Ca++ currents of neuronal membranes[1]. Properties Articles54 Name 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol Synonym More Synonyms Menthol Biological Activity Description Menthol is a natural analgesic compound. Menthol could cause a feeling of coolness due to stimulation of 'cold' receptors by inhibiting Ca++ currents of neuronal membranes[1]. Related Catalog Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others Research Areas >> Neurological Disease References [1]. NicolettaGaleotti, et al. Menthol: a natural analgesic compound. Neuroscience Letters. 2002 Apr. Chemical & Physical Properties Molecular Formula C10H20O Exact Mass 156.151413 PSA 20.23000 Index of Refraction 1.457 Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
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