DL-Menthol

SKU: orb1304778

Description

DL-Menthol is a racemic mixture of the monoterpene alcohols (–)-menthol and (+)-menthol. The (–)-enantiomer is biologically active, demonstrating analgesic, antibacterial, anticancer, and cholinesterase-inhibitory properties in research, while the (+)-enantiomer shows antifungal activity against Fusarium verticillioides.

Research Area

Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 89-78-1
• MW: 156.27
• Purity: 99.74%
• Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
• SMILES: [C@H](C)(C)[C@H]1[C@H](O)C[C@H](C)CC1
• Target: Cholinesterase (ChE),GABA Receptor
• Solubility: Ethanol:Soluble;H2O:Insoluble;DMSO:245 mg/mL (1567.8 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

cholinesterase, DL Menthol, DLMenthol, DL-Menthol, (±)-Menthol, 15356-70-4, GABAReceptor, GABA Receptor, Gamma-aminobutyric acid Receptor, Inhibitor, Hexahydrothymol, Menthol, inhibit, Racementhol, γ-Aminobutyric acid Receptor

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

16666