Menthol
(-) -Menthol (Levomenthol) is the levorotatory isomer of menthol, used as a flavor enhancer and topical analgesic. In research, it is applied in studies of TRPM8 ion channel activation and investigated for its pharmacological effects in both in vitro cellular models and in vivo pain perception experiments.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2216-51-5
Product Name Alternative
L-Menthol; (-) -Menthol; NSC 62788
Field of Research
Neuroscience
Purity
99.01% (May vary between batches)
Form
Powder
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (12.8 mM) ; H2O:13 mg/mL (83.19 mM) ; DMSO:50 mg/mL (319.96 mM) ; Ethanol:29 mg/mL (185.58 mM)
Smiles
[C@H] (C) (C) [C@H]1[C@H] (O) C[C@H] (C) CC1
Molecular Formula
C10H20O
Molecular Weight
156.3
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
(1R,2S,5R) -5-methyl-2- (1-methylethyl) -cyclohexanol
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