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.