Menthol

CAS Number: 1490-04-6

Molecular Formula: C10H20O

About Menthol

Menthol (CAS No: 1490-04-6) is a high-value alicyclic terpene alcohol that occupies a strategic position within the global performance and specialty chemicals market, primarily valued for its distinct cooling organoleptic property and topical analgesic effects. As a highly sought-after functional compound, it sees exte...

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.