Menthol

CAS Number: 1490-04-6

Molecular Formula: C10H20O

About Menthol

Menthol 1490-04-6 (an unspecified mixture of isomers also known as menthol liquid) serves as a critical cooling agent and active pharmaceutical ingredient in the domestic OTC drug sector, where it is increasingly formulated into topical analgesics, respiratory lozenges, and oral hygiene products that require strict FDA...

Menthol Specifications

CAS Number

1490-04-6

Molecular Formula

C10H20O

Molecular Weight

156.26 g/mol

IUPAC Name

5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol

Canonical SMILES

CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C

InChI Key

NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

PubChem CID

1254

ChEBI ID

CHEBI:25187

HMDB ID

HMDB0035765

DSSTox Substance ID

DTXSID8029650

EINECS Number

201-939-0

FEMA Number

2665

JECFA Number

427

MDL Number

MFCD00001484

HSN No

29061100

CAS Number

1490-04-6

Molecular Formula

C10H20O

Molecular Weight

156.26 g/mol

IUPAC Name

5-Methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol

Canonical SMILES

CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C

InChI Key

NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

PubChem CID

1254

ChEBI ID

CHEBI:25187

HMDB ID

HMDB0035765

DSSTox Substance ID

DTXSID8029650

EINECS Number

201-939-0

FEMA Number

2665

JECFA Number

427

MDL Number

MFCD00001484

HSN No

29061100

Molecular Weight

156.26 g/mol

XLogP3

Hydrogen Bond Donor Count

Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count

Rotatable Bond Count

Exact Mass

156.151415257 Da

Monoisotopic Mass

156.151415257 Da

Melting Point

100 °F

Boiling Point

421 °F at 760 mmHg

Flash Point

196 °F

Precautionary Statement Codes

P264, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P317, and P362+P364

Hazard Classes and Categories

Skin Irrit. 2 (99.9%)

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A versatile cyclic monoterpene alcohol used in the synthesis of medicinal compounds and as a penetration enhancer for transdermal drug delivery

Flavor and Fragrance Agent

A natural organic compound widely utilized in the food, beverage, and oral hygiene industries to provide a characteristic minty aroma and cooling sensation

Topical Analgesic

A functional ingredient employed in personal care and cosmetic products for its anesthetic, antipruritic, and soothing properties

Tobacco Additive

A common chemical additive used to suppress the harshness of smoke and provide a distinctive mint flavor in cigarettes and other tobacco products

Research Tool

A transient receptor potential cation channel (TRPM8) agonist used in scientific studies to activate cold-sensitive receptors and evaluate antifungal susceptibility.