Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 04:58:31 UTC
Update Date2022-08-31 22:37:40 UTC
MiMeDB IDMMDBc0033676
Metabolite Identification
Common NameMenthol
DescriptionMenthol is an alcohol produced from mint oils or prepared synthetically. Menthol is a covalent organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or other mint oils. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above. The main form of menthol occurring in nature is (-)-menthol, which is assigned the (1R,2S,5R) configuration. Menthol has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities, and it is widely used to relieve minor throat irritation.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Chemical FormulaC10H20O
Average Molecular Weight156.2652
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight156.151415262
IUPAC NameNot Available
Traditional NameNot Available
CAS Registry Number2216-51-5
SMILESNot Available
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3
InChI KeyNOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N