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  4. (-)-Menthol

(-)-Menthol is a key component of peppermint oil that binds and activates transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8), a Ca2+-permeable nonselective cation channel, to increase [Ca2+]i. Antitumor activity.

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(-)-Menthol Chemical Structure

(-)-Menthol Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 2216-51-5

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Description

(-)-Menthol is a key component of peppermint oil that binds and activates transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8), a Ca2+-permeable nonselective cation channel, to increase [Ca2+]i[1]. Antitumor activity[1].

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Human Endogenous Metabolite

 

Cellular Effect
Cell Line Type Value Description References
HEK293 EC50
10.1 μM
Compound: L-Menthol
Agonist activity at full length recombinant human TRPM8 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as increase in intracellular Ca2+ level pre-incubated for 5 mins by Fluo4-AM dye-based fluorescence assay
Agonist activity at full length recombinant human TRPM8 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as increase in intracellular Ca2+ level pre-incubated for 5 mins by Fluo4-AM dye-based fluorescence assay
[PMID: 28740604]
HEK293 EC50
96 μM
Compound: L-Menthol
Agonist activity at recombinant human TRPA1 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as increase in intracellular Ca2+ level pre-incubated for 5 mins by Fluo4-AM dye-based fluorescence assay
Agonist activity at recombinant human TRPA1 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as increase in intracellular Ca2+ level pre-incubated for 5 mins by Fluo4-AM dye-based fluorescence assay
[PMID: 28740604]
In Vitro

(-)-Menthol (Menthol ) per se does not exhibit antiproliferative activity, but it is able to enhance 1α,25(OH)2D3-mediated growth inhibition in LNCaP cells. At high (-)-Menthol concentrations above 1.6 mM, the cells begin to detach from the culture dish[1].
(-)-Menthol (0.8 mM) can increase [Ca2+]i via transmembrane influx or store release pathways. Peak increase in [Ca2+]i was 102.3±39 nM (n=3) in (-)-Menthol alone and 124.5±51 nM (n=3) in combination of 1α,25(OH)2D3 with (-)-Menthol, respectively[1].
Combination of 1α,25(OH)2D3 with (-)-Menthol (0.8 mM) cooperatively modulates bcl-2 and p21 expression[1].

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Molecular Weight

156.27

Formula

C10H20O
CAS No.
Appearance

<41°C Solid,>44°C Liquid

Color

Colorless to off-white

SMILES

O[C@H]1[C@H](C(C)C)CC[C@@H](C)C1
Structure Classification
Initial Source
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage
Pure form -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months
-20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (639.92 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H2O : 1.89 mg/mL (12.09 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 6.3992 mL 31.9959 mL 63.9918 mL
5 mM 1.2798 mL 6.3992 mL 12.7984 mL
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Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

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    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
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    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.79%

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
H2O / DMSO 1 mM 6.3992 mL 31.9959 mL 63.9918 mL 159.9795 mL
5 mM 1.2798 mL 6.3992 mL 12.7984 mL 31.9959 mL
10 mM 0.6399 mL 3.1996 mL 6.3992 mL 15.9980 mL
DMSO 15 mM 0.4266 mL 2.1331 mL 4.2661 mL 10.6653 mL
20 mM 0.3200 mL 1.5998 mL 3.1996 mL 7.9990 mL
25 mM 0.2560 mL 1.2798 mL 2.5597 mL 6.3992 mL
30 mM 0.2133 mL 1.0665 mL 2.1331 mL 5.3327 mL
40 mM 0.1600 mL 0.7999 mL 1.5998 mL 3.9995 mL
50 mM 0.1280 mL 0.6399 mL 1.2798 mL 3.1996 mL
60 mM 0.1067 mL 0.5333 mL 1.0665 mL 2.6663 mL
80 mM 0.0800 mL 0.3999 mL 0.7999 mL 1.9997 mL
100 mM 0.0640 mL 0.3200 mL 0.6399 mL 1.5998 mL

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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