CAS No. 14073-97-3

(-)-Menthone Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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CAS Number 14073-97-3
Molecular Formula

C10H18O

Molecular Weight (MW) 154.25

Biological Activity

(-)-Menthone is a natural monoterpene that acts as a TRPM8 receptor agonist and potent natural larvicidal agent. It modulates TRPM8 ion channel activity to influence intracellular calcium signaling and disrupts insect larval viability, demonstrating significant larvicidal effects against vector species such as Anopheles stephensi. These bioactivities alter physiological ionic transport and induce concentration-dependent larval mortality. [1][2]

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.