Bioactivity | Menthol (Standard) is the analytical standard of Menthol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Menthol is an analgesic and TRPM8 modulator. TRPM8 is a cold temperature sensing ion channel, and Menthol can regulate TRPM8 to exert analgesic and anti-irritation mechanisms. Menthol stimulates cold receptors and produces a cooling sensation by inhibiting Ca++ currents in neuronal cell membranes. Menthol also improves oral nicotine rejection in mice. |
CAS | 1490-04-6 |
Formula | C10H20O |
Molar Mass | 156.27 |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |