Menthol

C₁₀H₂₀O

IUPAC: (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol

CAS: 2216-51-5

概要

Menthol is a cyclic monoterpene alcohol that activates cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors, producing a cooling sensation. It is extracted from mint oils.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 20 1.0080
Carbon C 10 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

元素組成

H
Hydrogen ×20
12.9%
C
Carbon ×10
76.9%
O
Oxygen ×1
10.2%

用途

  • • Topical analgesic
  • • Cough suppressant
  • • Food flavoring
  • • Cigarette additive

豆知識

  • ✦ 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

特性

タイプ
organic
状態
solid
モル質量
156.27 g/mol
密度
0.8900 g/cm³
融点
42.0 °C
沸点
212.0 °C
溶解度
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

関連化合物

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).