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(-)-Menthol (Cat No.: A000005) is a naturally occurring organic compound widely recognized for its cooling and refreshing properties. Derived primarily from peppermint oil, it is a cyclic monoterpene alcohol with the chemical formula C₁₀H₂₀O. (-)-Menthol is used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, oral hygiene products, and food flavorings. It activates cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors in the skin, producing a cooling sensation without temperature change. In medicine, it’s applied for its mild local anesthetic and decongestant effects, making it common in cough drops and topical analgesics.
| CAS Number | 2216-51-5 |
| Synonyms | L-Menthol|Levomenthol|Menthomenthol|Menthacamphor |
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | Neuronal Signaling |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| IUPAC Name | (1R,2S,5R)-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/t8-,9+,10-/m1/s1 |
| InChIKey | NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N |
| SMILES | CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C |
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