Menthol (CAS 1490-04-6)

Menthol

CAS 1490-04-6  ·  C10H20O  ·  MW 156.26 g/mol

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3D model Menthol, CAS 1490-04-6, molecular formula C10H20O, molar mass 156.26 g/mol
About Menthol (CAS 1490-04-6)

Menthol (CAS 1490-04-6) is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 1490-04-6, with the molecular formula C10H20O, and a molar mass of 156.26 g/mol.

The molecule contains 31 atoms connected by 31 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is 5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 3 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 20.2 Ų, 1 donors and 1 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The interactive 3D model and the viewer images are protected by copyright (© MolGod.org) — terms of use: molgod.org/copyright/.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC10H20O
Molar mass156.26 g/mol
IUPAC5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
SMILESCC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)C
InChIKeyNOOLISFMXDJSKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)3
PSA20.2 Ų
HBD / HBA1 / 1
PubChem CIDCID 1254 ↗
GHS safety

Signal word: Danger

GHS05
GHS05
GHS07
GHS07

H315 — Causes skin irritation

H319 — Causes serious eye irritation

H318 — Causes serious eye damage

H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

H402 — Harmful to aquatic life

H412 — Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

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20 articles · 20 open access · Sources: PubMed, OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar

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2012: number of articles 120122014: number of articles 12024: number of articles 120242025: number of articles 42026: number of articles 132026

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Synonyms
MENTHOL · 1490-04-6 · 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol · Menthyl alcohol · Mentholum · Mineral ice · Caswell No. 540 · 3-Hydroxy-p-menthane · 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexan-1-ol · 5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol · CCRIS 9231 · EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 051601 · EINECS 216-074-4 · HSDB 593 · AI3-08161
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