L-Menthol

Catalog	BBC2216515
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.
Active Content	95%
EC Number	218-690-9
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.46(lit.)
Solubility in Water	Insoluble