Menthol (C10H20O)

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Target: Menthol
CAS: 1490-04-6
Formula: C10H20O
Approx. MW: 156.27
SMILES: CC1CCC(C(C)C)C(O)C1
PubChem CID: 1254
Approx. carbons: C10

Menthol structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
Common names: MENTHOL; 1490-04-6; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; Menthyl alcohol; Mentholum; Caswell No. 540; Mineral ice; 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol; 3-Hydroxy-p-menthane; 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexan-1-ol
Molecular weight: 156.26
Exact mass: 156.15
InChIKey: NOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Menthol?

Menthol has molecular formula C10H20O. Molecular weight about 156.27 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Menthol?

The CAS Registry Number for Menthol is 1490-04-6.

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