l General Information |
Product Name | (-)-Menthol |
General description | (-)-Menthol is a levo isomer of menthol and used as a cooling agent that strongly activates TRPM8. |
Synonym | L-Menthol; Levomenthol; Menthomenthol; Menthacamphor; (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol |
Purity | ≥99.0%(GC) | CAS Number | 2216-51-5 |
Formula | C10H20O | Molecular Weight | 156.27 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥15mg/ml |
Ethanol | ≥15mg/ml |
Water | ~5mg/ml |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Levomenthol is a levo isomer of menthol, an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from peppermint or mint oils with flavoring and local anesthetic properties. When added to pharmaceuticals and foods, menthol functions as a fortifier for peppermint flavors. It also has a counterirritant effect on skin and mucous membranes, thereby producing a local analgesic or anesthetic effect. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
