L-Menthyl Lactate

L-menthyl lactate is a gentle cooling agent formed by the combination of lactic acid and menthol. It has a subtle minty aroma, virtually no taste, but provides a lasting and pleasant cooling effect. Widely regarded as a premium cooling agent, it does not cause burning, irritation, or stinging. Its main applications include daily cosmetics, pharmaceutical preparations, oral care products, and confectionery products.

Product detail

Basic information
Product name	L-menthyl lactate
Catalog number	FFC61597986
CAS number	61597-98-6
FEMA number	3748
Synonyms	(S)-2-hydroxypropionic acid (1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl ester
Molecular formula	C13H24O3
Molecular weight	228.33 g/mol
Organoleptic
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Aroma characteristics	Minty cool scent with a slight grassy note, sometimes a bit reminiscent of tobacco and chamomile
Taste characteristics	At a concentration of 25 mg/kg, it has a subtle but persistent minty cooling taste
Physical characteristics
Purity	≥ 98%
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
Reference dosage
Drink	1-20 mg/kg
Candy	15-500 mg/kg
Chewing gum	500-2000 mg/kg
Toothpaste	100-1000 mg/kg
Mouthwash	10-200 mg/kg
Cream, body lotion	500-5000 mg/kg

Characteristics

Gentle on the skin: Non-irritating to the mucous membranes, suitable for products for sensitive skin.
Long-lasting cooling effect: Provides a long-lasting cooling effect, ideal for creating refreshing and pleasant cooling products.
No masking of fragrance: With only a faint odor, it does not mask other fragrances, which makes your product more flexible in the choice of scent.
Good compatibility: L-menthyl lactate's good compatibility makes it can be effectively combined with other ingredients, will not affect the other properties of the product, to ensure the stability and effectiveness of the product.

Applications

L-menthyl lactate is widely used as a cooling agent and/or flavoring agent and/or fragrance ingredient in oral care products, skin care products, food and beverages, etc. Notably, unlike traditional cooling agents that are usually limited to mint-flavored products, L-menthyl lactate can help flavorists break through the limitations of traditional flavors and apply it to various non-mint themed concepts.

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