Product Name: | (-)-Menthol |
Catalog Number: | M20425 |
CAS Number: | 2216-51-5 |
Formula: | C10H20O |
Molecular Weight: | 156.27 |
Solubility: | DMSO 31 mg/mL; Water 16 mg/mL |
Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
Chemical Structure: | ![]() |
QC Standard: | >99% |
H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Description: | (-)-Menthol is a levo isomer of menthol and used as a cooling agent that strongly activates TRPM8. |
Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |