Description
A monoterpene with diverse biological activities; inhibits AChE (Ki = 1.25 mM for the bovine enzyme); decreases expression of the genes encoding topoisomerase I, IIα, and Iiβ in, and cell viability of, SNU-5 gastric cancer cells at 1.6 mM; active against A. tumefaciens and E. carotovora (MICs = 2.5 and 4 µg/ml, respectively); reduces acetic acid-induced writhing and increases latency to paw licking in a hot plate test in mice from 3-10 mg/kg
Formal name: (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-cyclohexanol
Synonyms: (1R,2S,5R)-(−)-Menthol|L-Menthol|NSC 62788
Molecular weight: 156.3
CAS: 2216-51-5
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A crystalline solid
