Menthyl lactate Information
| Chemical Name: | Menthyl lactate |
| CAS: | 17162-29-7 |
| Other Name: | Natural Menthyl lactate;5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl lactate;2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl lactate |
| EINECS: | 241-218-8 |
| Density: | 0.99±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Boiling Point: | 304.0±15.0 °C |
| Odor: | Mild cooling scent, sweet mint |
| pKa | 13.01±0.20 |
What is Menthyl lactate?
Menthyl Lactate (ML) is a mint derivative and a long-lasting coolant. It is a colorless liquid or white crystal, insoluble in water, but soluble in ether, ethanol and oil. It has a weak cold fragrance, chamomile or tobacco smell, and a very light mint coolness, sometimes reminiscent of tobacco and chamomile.
1. Non-irritating to the skin: It is non-irritating to the mucous membranes, so it is suitable for products with sensitive skin.
2. Does not mask the fragrance: Since there is only a faint smell, you can freely choose the fragrance to suit your market concept. A cooling product without mint is possible.
3. Long-lasting cooling effect: It has a long-lasting cooling effect and can formulate refreshing and pleasant cooling products.
4. Easy to use: The product is crystalline and very easy to disperse, which simplifies the manufacturing process.
5. Compatibility: Menthyl lactate has good compatibility and does not affect other properties of the product.
Menthyl lactate Uses
Menthyl lactate, a long-lasting odorless coolant, is the best substitute for mint. It has the characteristics of long-lasting, odorless and non-irritating. It is widely used in cosmetics, skin care products, detergents, tobacco, food, beverages, candy, mint water, medicine and other products, overcoming the limitation that cooling products can only be mint-flavored. Users can prepare cooling products of various flavors to meet different market needs.
Dosage
According to FEMA1998mg/kg
Non-alcoholic beverages, cold drinks: 30~120
Alcoholic beverages, condiments, instant coffee and tea, fruit ice: 100~400
Gum candies, hard candies: 1000~2000
Frosting, soft candies: 500~2000
Breakfast cereals, cheese, milk substitutes: 15~60
Sauces, snack foods, soups: 25~100
Gelatin, pudding, dairy products: 200~800
