CAS 15356-70-4: (+/-)-Menthol

Description: (+/-)-Menthol, with the CAS number 15356-70-4, is a cyclic monoterpene alcohol derived from peppermint and other mint oils. It exists as a colorless or slightly yellowish liquid with a characteristic minty aroma. This compound exhibits a chiral nature, meaning it has two enantiomers: (+)-menthol, which is the more common form, and (−)-menthol. The substance is known for its cooling sensation, which is a result of its interaction with the TRPM8 receptor, making it popular in various applications, including food flavoring, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. (+/-)-Menthol is soluble in alcohol and oils but has limited solubility in water. It is also recognized for its antimicrobial properties and is often used in topical analgesics and cough suppressants. The compound's versatility and pleasant scent contribute to its widespread use in products ranging from toothpaste to topical creams. Safety data indicates that it is generally regarded as safe when used appropriately, although it can cause irritation in some individuals.

Formula: C₂₀H₄₀O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t8-,9+,10-/s2

InChI key: InChIKey=NOOLISFMXDJSKH-WYVCTLLJNA-N

SMILES: OC1CC(C)CCC1C(C)C

Synonyms:

• (+-)-(1R*,3R*,4S*)-Menthol
• (+/-)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol
• (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexanol
• (1R,2S,5R)-rel-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol
• 2-Isopropyl-5-Methyl-Cyclohexan-1-Ol
• 5-Methyl-2-(Propan-2-Yl)Cyclohexanol
• <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Menthol
• Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1R,2S,5R)-rel-
• Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1α,2β,5α)-
• DL-Menthol
• Fisherman's Friend Lozenges
• Hexahydrothymol
• L-(-)-Menthol
• Meggezone
• Menthacamphor
• Menthol Jp Cos Sp
• Menthol, cis-1,3,trans-1,4-
• Menthol, dl-
• Menthomenthol
• NSC 2603
• Peppermint camphor
• Racementhol
• Racemic menthol
• Therapeutic Mineral Ice
• Thymomenthol
• p-Menthan-3-ol
• rac-Menthol
• rel-(1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol

(±)-Menthol

CAS: 15356-70-489-78-1

• Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
• Purity: >98.0%(GC)
• Color and Shape: White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless powder to lump to clear liquid
• Molecular weight: 156.27

(±)-Menthol

CAS: 15356-70-4

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• Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Molecular weight: 156.26 g/mol