Mentol
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IUPAC: (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol
CAS: 2216-51-5
Descripción general
Menthol is a cyclic monoterpene alcohol that activates cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors, producing a cooling sensation. It is extracted from mint oils.
Composición
Usos
- • Topical analgesic
- • Cough suppressant
- • Food flavoring
- • Cigarette additive
Datos curiosos
- ✦ Tricks the brain into feeling cold by activating the same receptor that senses actual cold temperatures
Estructura
SMILES
CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C
Propiedades
- Tipo
- organic
- Estado
- solid
- Masa molar
- 156,27 g/mol
- Densidad
- 0,8900 g/cm³
- Punto de fusión
- 42,0 °C
- Punto de ebullición
- 212,0 °C
- Solubilidad
- slightly soluble
Descriptores moleculares
- Masa exacta
- 156,1514
- XLogP
- 3,0
- TPSA
- 20,2 Ų
- Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
- 1
- Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
- 1
- Enlaces rotables
- 1
- Átomos pesados
- 11
- Complejidad
- 120,0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mentol?
Mentol (C₁₀H₂₀O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol.
What is the molecular weight of Mentol?
Mentol has a molar mass of 156.27 g/mol.
What state is Mentol at room temperature?
Mentol is a solid at room temperature.
Is Mentol organic or inorganic?
Mentol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Mentol?
Mentol (C₁₀H₂₀O) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O).