Menthol

C₁₀H₂₀O

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

CAS: 2216-51-5

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 20 1.0080
Carbon C 10 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

원소 구성

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

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

  • ✦ 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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
156.27 g/mol
밀도
0.8900 g/cm³
녹는점
42.0 °C
끓는점
212.0 °C
용해도
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

관련 화합물

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).