Description
IUPAC Name: (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
InChI: InChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t8-,9+,10-/m1/s1
InChIKey: NOOLISFMXDJSKH-KXUCPTDWSA-N
Canonical SMILES: CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C
Isomeric SMILES: C[C@@H]1CC[C@H]([C@@H](C1)O)C(C)C
Synonyms: l-Menthol; (-)-menthol; 2216-51-5; Levomenthol; l-(-)-Menthol; Menthomenthol; (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; Menthacamphor; …
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Technical Characteristics
- Appearance: Clear, crystalline solid at room temperature
- Sensory Properties: Characteristic peppermint odor and cooling sensation
- Melting Point: 42-44°C
- Optical Rotation: Meets pharmacopeia specifications
Key Applications
Pharmaceutical Research
- Topical analgesic studies
- Pain management research
- Transdermal drug delivery systems
- Respiratory medication development
Mechanism of Action Studies
- TRPM8 receptor activation research
- Cold-sensitive receptor studies
- Penetration enhancement investigations
- Kappa opioid receptor interaction studies
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Keep in airtight containers
- Protect from direct sunlight
- Control humidity to prevent degradation
Quality Assurance
- Manufactured in world-class cGMP facility
- Follows ICH Q7A Guidelines
- Complete analytical documentation
- Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis
Research Value
- Consistent high quality
- Extended retest period: 3 years for flakes
- Reliable supply chain
- Full backwards integration
Technical Support
- Comprehensive documentation available
- Expert application support
- Method development assistance
- Stability data provided
For research and development purposes only. Not for direct human consumption.