Overview
The cooling compound from peppermint that activates cold-sensitive TRPM8 receptors, used in candy, cosmetics, and medicines.
- IUPAC Name
- (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol
- CAS Number
- 89-78-1
- PubChem CID
- 16666
- Molecular Formula
- C10H20O
- Molar Mass
- 156.265 g/mol
- State at STP
- solid
- Appearance
- Colorless waxy crystalline solid with minty odor
Safety Information
GHS Hazard Codes
H302H312H315H317H319H400H410
GHS Pictograms
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