Molecular structure of (±)-Menthol, CAS Number: 89-78-1
(±)-Menthol (CAS 89-78-1)
Alternate Names:
2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol; Hexahydrothymol
Application:
(±)-Menthol is a chemical which triggers cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors in the skin neurons in vitro
CAS Number:
89-78-1
Molecular Weight:
156.27
Molecular Formula:
C10H20O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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(±)-Menthol is a compound that functions as a cooling agent in experimental. It interacts with specific receptors, such as TRPM8, on sensory nerve endings, leading to a cooling sensation. Modulates the activity of these receptors, resulting in the perception of cold. At the molecular level, (±)-Menthol binds to the receptor and induces a conformational change, leading to the opening of ion channels and the influx of cations, ultimately causing the cooling sensation. Its mode of action involves altering the sensitivity of these receptors to temperature, leading to the perception of cold without actually changing the temperature. In experimental applications, (±)-Menthol is used to study sensory perception and the mechanisms underlying the perception of cold, providing insights into the functioning of specific receptors and their role in sensory experiences.
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Inhibitor of:
ASIC1, GlyR α3, Mrgprh, Olfr1044, Olfr1058, Olfr1082, Olfr1085, Olfr1288, Olfr299, Olfr301, Olfr304, Olfr307, Olfr309, Olfr311, Olfr314, Olfr316, Olfr317, Olfr318, Olfr319, Olfr324, Olfr325, Olfr328, Olfr329, Olfr331, Olfr344, Olfr348, Olfr350, Olfr351, Olfr353, Olfr358, Olfr367, Olfr424, Olfr429, Olfr654, Olfr70, Olfr733, Olfr77, Olfr812, Olfr857, Olfr860, Olfr862, Olfr866, Olfr867, Olfr868, Olfr869, Olfr872, Olfr984, Olfr985, Olfr986, OR10A7, OR10R2, OR1J1, OR1L4, OR2S2, OR2V1, OR4E2, OR4K13, OR4K2, OR4Q3, OR5BU1, OR5H14, OR5L1, OR5R1, OR6B3, OR9A2, OTTMUSG00000013284, OTTMUSG00000014164, Trp7, V1RH1, V3R 1, Vmn2r117, Vmn2r19, Vmn2r54, Vmn2r91, and Vmn2r99.Activator of:
α-Adaptin 2, CYP11A1, ETBR, MASGP-BP, MrgA1, MrgA2, MrgB4, MrgB5, MrgB8, MrgH, Mrgprh, MUP5, OBP-2A, OBP-2B, Obp1a, ODR4, Olfr10, Olfr1006, Olfr1010, Olfr1045, Olfr1052, Olfr1055, Olfr107, Olfr1080, Olfr1082, Olfr1098, Olfr1102, Olfr1104, Olfr308, Olfr31, Olfr311, Olfr313, Olfr330, Olfr332, Olfr398, Olfr415, Olfr417, Olfr42, Olfr432, Olfr455, Olfr456, Olfr481, Olfr502, Olfr549, Olfr550, Olfr551, Olfr555, Olfr614, Olfr615, Olfr669, Olfr725, Olfr740, Olfr741, Olfr761, Olfr819, Olfr881, Olfr90, Olfr955, Olfr965, Olfr976, Olfr978, Olfr979, Olfr98, Olfr980, Olfr981, Olfr982, OR10A2, OR10AG1, OR10J5, OR10T2, OR10V1, OR11G2, OR11H12, OR11H4, OR13C8, OR1A1, OR1D2, OR1D5, OR1E2, OR1F1, OR1S1, OR2A25, OR2A5, OR2AG1, OR2L5, OR2M7, OR2S2, OR2T1, OR2T4, OR2T5, OR2T8, OR2V1, OR4A47, OR4F21, OR4K1, OR4K15, OR4M2, OR4N4, OR4N5, OR4S2, OR51B4, OR51H1, OR51S1, OR52A5, OR52L1, OR56A3, OR5AT1, OR5B17, OR5D13, OR5K3, OR5L1, OR5L2, OR5T3, OR5V1, OR6B3, OR6C2, OR6C4, OR6C65, OR6C70, OR6C75, OR6Q1, OR6S1, OR7A10, OR8A1, OR8D2, OR8K3, OR8U8, OR9K2, ROR2, RyR-3, SBP Tag, TAX-4, TRPC5, TRPV3, TRPV4, V1RL5, Vmn1r124, Vmn1r127, Vmn1r161, Vmn1r169, and Vmn1r90.Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
(±)-Menthol, 100 g | sc-250299 | 100 g | $38.00 | |||
(±)-Menthol, 250 g | sc-250299A | 250 g | $67.00 |