Menthol

C₁₀H₂₀O

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

CAS: 2216-51-5

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 20 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

H
12,9%
C
76,9%
O
10,2%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

  • 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

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
156,27 g/mol
Mật độ
0,8900 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
42,0 °C
Điểm sôi
212,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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).