Menthol
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Molecular structure via molpic |
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Conformer structure via 3Dmol.js |
Molecular formula | C10H20O[1] |
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Molecular mass | 156.26 g/mol[1] |
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Density | 0.904 at 59 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm3[1] |
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Appearance | Crystals or granules[1] |
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Odor | Peppermint odor[1] |
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Taste | Peppermint taste[1] |
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Predicted LogP | 3[1] |
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Melting point | 100 °[1] |
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Boiling point | 421 °[1] |
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Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.[1] |
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Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992)[1] |
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Chirality | racemic[2] |
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Menthol
(Redirected from (+)-Menthol)
Menthol (also known as l-Menthol, (-)-menthol, Levomenthol, l-(-)-Menthol, Menthomenthol, (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, Menthacamphor, Peppermint camphor, (1r,2s,5r)-(-)-menthol or Levomentholum) is a substance of the class.
Chemistry
Menthol is typically found in the form of its acetate ester.[2]
Stereochemistry
(RS)-Menthol is a racemic mixture of the optical stereoisomers:
Subjective effects
0xea / Menthol via Insufflated and Vaporized | Decongestant effects; Cooling sensation; Reduces smoking irritation |
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