(-) -Menthol
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2216-51-5
Target
Opioid Receptor, Endogenous Metabolite, TRP/TRPV Channel
Related Pathways
Membrane transporter/Ion channel, Neuroscience, Endocrinology/Hormones, Metabolism, GPCR/G Protein
Purity
0.9901
Bioactivity
(-) -Menthol (Levomenthol) is a levo isomer of menthol, an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or mint oils with flavoring and local anesthetic properties. When added to pharmaceuticals and foods, menthol functions as a fortifier for peppermint flavors. It also has a counterirritant effect on skin and mucous membranes, thereby producing a local analgesic or anesthetic effect.
Smiles
[C@H](C)(C)[C@H]1[C@H](O)C[C@H](C)CC1
Molecular Formula
C10H20O
Molecular Weight
156.27
Shipping Conditions
Ice Packs
Storage Temperature
-20°C
Available Sizes
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