DL-Menthol
DL-Menthol is a racemic mixture of the monoterpene alcohols (–) -menthol and (+) -menthol. The (–) -enantiomer is biologically active, demonstrating analgesic, antibacterial, anticancer, and cholinesterase-inhibitory properties in research, while the (+) -enantiomer shows antifungal activity against Fusarium verticillioides.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
89-78-1
Product Name Alternative
Cholinesterase, DL Menthol, DLMenthol, DL-Menthol, (±) -Menthol, 15356-70-4, GABAReceptor, GABA Receptor, Gamma-aminobutyric acid Receptor, Inhibitor, Hexahydrothymol, Menthol, inhibit, Racementhol, γ-Aminobutyric acid Receptor
Field of Research
Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
99.16% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
Ethanol:Soluble; H2O:Insoluble; DMSO:245 mg/mL (1567.8 mM)
Smiles
[C@H] (C) (C) [C@H]1[C@H] (O) C[C@H] (C) CC1
Molecular Formula
C10H20O
Molecular Weight
156.27
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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