DL-Menthol

• CAT Number: R014251
• CAS Number: 1490-04-6
• Molecular Formula: C10H20O
• Molecular Weight: 156.27
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol; 1-Methyl-4-isopropyl-3-cyclohexanol; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexan-1-ol; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; 3-Hydroxy-p-menthane; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol; 5-Methyl-2-isopropylcyclohexanol; Menthy
• Target: Neuronal Signaling
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C

DL-Menthol (Cat No.: R014251) is a racemic mixture of the two enantiomers of menthol: D-menthol and L-menthol. It is a cyclic terpene alcohol with a characteristic minty aroma and cooling sensation. Unlike the naturally occurring L-menthol, which is widely used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, DL-menthol is synthetically produced and less intense in its cooling effect. It serves as a flavoring agent, fragrance component, and topical analgesic. DL-menthol is also used in oral hygiene products and in formulations to relieve minor throat and muscle irritations.