Menthol

C₁₀H₂₀O

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

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 20 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×20
12,9%
C
Carbon ×10
76,9%
O
Oxygen ×1
10,2%

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

Structure

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

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
156,1514
XLogP
3,0
TPSA
20,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
120,0

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Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

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C₁₄H₉Cl₅

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Butane

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Menthol?
Menthol (C₁₀H₂₀O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol.
What is the molecular weight of Menthol?
Menthol has a molar mass of 156.27 g/mol.
What state is Menthol at room temperature?
Menthol is a solid at room temperature.
Is Menthol organic or inorganic?
Menthol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Menthol?
Menthol (C₁₀H₂₀O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).