Molecular formula of menthol
Menthol molecular formula — C 10 H 20
Structural formula of menthol
Functional group of menthol
In the natural compound, the isopropyl group is in the trans orientation to both the methyl and hydroxyl groups.
chemical information about menthol:
A monocyclic, saturated, secondary terpene alcohol with the formula below. Menthol contains three asymmetric carbon atoms (starred in the formula). It can exist in four
externally compensated and eight optically active forms. The only forms encountered in nature are the L-menthol and D-neo-menthol. Commercial l-menthol is isolated principally from the oil of Mentha arvensis. It possesses a distinct peppermint flavor and gives the impression of cooling the mouth and skin.
Comments (3)
Fatima Al-Zahraa Itani said
at 6:18 am on May 4, 2011
Dear Ibrahim...I added a link for the types of mint..so please remove the types of mint from this page and put them there....thanks for your good work
Miss Yusser said
at 6:30 am on May 4, 2011
Ms. Fatima, It may be easier if we rename this page types of menthol and Ibrahim removes only the chemistry of menthol to another page?? ;p
Great work Ibrahim.... Please don't forget to add your references ( from where you got these facts) in the Reference page!! :)
barhoma_112@hotmail.com said
at 4:42 pm on May 4, 2011
ok,i did it :)
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