Menthol
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Cite "Menthol"
Menthol. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /id/compound/menthol/
"Menthol." Compound, /id/compound/menthol/.
@misc{menthol, title={Menthol}, url={/id/compound/menthol/}}
IUPAC: (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol
CAS: 2216-51-5
Ikhtisar
Menthol is a cyclic monoterpene alcohol that activates cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors, producing a cooling sensation. It is extracted from mint oils.
Komposisi
Kegunaan
- • Topical analgesic
- • Cough suppressant
- • Food flavoring
- • Cigarette additive
Fakta Menarik
- ✦ 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
Sifat
- Jenis
- organic
- Keadaan
- solid
- Massa Molar
- 156,27 g/mol
- Kerapatan
- 0,8900 g/cm³
- Titik Lebur
- 42,0 °C
- Titik Didih
- 212,0 °C
- Kelarutan
- 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
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).