DL-Isomenthol

CAS: 3623-52-7

Ref. 3D-FI59588

Product Information

• Name: DL-Isomenthol
• Synonyms: 5-Methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol, (1)-Isomenthol, (1R,2S,5S)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol, Brn 3194262, Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1-alpha,2-beta,5-beta)-(+-)- (9CI), Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1R,2S,5S)-rel-, Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1alpha,2beta,5beta)-(+/-)-, Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1α,2β,5β)-, Menthol, cis-1,3-cis-1,4-(+-)-, Menthol, trans-1,3,cis-1,4-(±)-, dl-Isomenthol, rel-(1R,2S,5S)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol
• CAS: 3623-52-7

Description

DL-Isomenthol is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2CHOH. It is a structural isomer of menthol, differing by the position of one hydroxyl group. DL-Isomenthol can be synthesized in a two-step process. The first step involves the reaction of carbon disulfide with hydroxyl compounds under low temperature and pressure to form 2,6-dimethylcyclohexanol, which reacts with sodium methoxide to produce DL-isomenthol. DL-Isomenthol has antiviral activity against influenza A and B viruses. It also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that are thought to be due to its ability to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis via inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 156.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
• Purity: Min. 95%