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ChEBI

(+-)-menthol

Term ID
CHEBI:76310
Synonyms
  • (+/-)-menthol
  • d,l-menthol
  • DL-menthol
  • rac-(1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol
  • rac-menthol
  • racementhol
  • racementholum
  • racementol
Definition
A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (+)- and (-)-menthol. Both (+-)- and (-)-menthol are used to relieve symptoms of conditions such as bronchitis and sinusitis. When applied to the skin, menthol dilates the blood vessels, giving a sensation of coldness followed by an analgesic effect that relieves itching. It is therefore used in creams and ointments for the relief of pruritis and urticaria.
References
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from (+-)-menthol
Phenotype where environments contain (+-)-menthol
Phenotype modified by environments containing (+-)-menthol
Human Disease Model
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