Menthol
TL;DR: Menthol (CAS 1490-04-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C10H20O and molecular weight 156.15141 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
Also Known As: dl-Menthol, MENTHOL, l-Menthol, 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol, Menthyl alcohol
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O |
| Molecular Weight | 156.15141 g/mol |
| XLogP | 3.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 20.2 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 156.15141 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 11 |
| Complexity | 120.0 |
| Melting Point | 100 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 421 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.904 at 59 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 196 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg at 133 °F approximately (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4674 at 18 °C/D |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C |
| InChIKey | NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Menthol is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Menthol (CAS 1490-04-6) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Menthol (CAS 1490-04-6) has the molecular formula C10H20O and a molecular weight of 156.15 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 0.904 at 59 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as dl-Menthol and MENTHOL.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Menthol
Property Insights of Menthol
The XLogP value of 3.0 indicates that Menthol is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 20.2 Ų, Menthol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Menthol has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Menthol?
The CAS number of Menthol is 1490-04-6.
What is the molecular formula of Menthol?
The molecular formula of Menthol is C10H20O.
What is the molecular weight of Menthol?
The molecular weight of Menthol is 156.15141 g/mol.
What are the applications of Menthol?
Menthol is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Menthol (CAS 1490-04-6) with custom synthesis...
Where can I buy Menthol?
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