Description

L-Menthylglucoside is a high-purity, non-ionic surfactant and chiral auxiliary derived from natural menthol and glucose. This compound matters for its unique ability to impart a cooling sensation and enhance the solubility and stability of active ingredients in complex formulations. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking natural-origin, multifunctional excipients and flavor/fragrance modifiers.

Application

• Cooling Agent in Personal Care: A key ingredient in skincare, aftershaves, and oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash) to provide a sustained, natural cooling sensation.
• Fragrance & Flavor Modifier: Used to stabilize and enhance minty, cooling notes in perfumes, cosmetic fragrances, and food-grade flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Functions as a solubilizer, stabilizer, and taste-masking agent in topical formulations and oral drug delivery systems.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier: Acts as a mild, biodegradable surfactant in high-end cosmetic emulsions, cleansers, and micellar formulations.
• Chiral Selector: Employed in analytical chemistry for the separation of enantiomers in chromatography (e.g., chiral HPLC columns).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies and the synthesis of more complex glycosides.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Menthylglucoside
CAS No.	16203-27-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₀O₆
Molecular Weight	318.41 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Menthyl β-D-glucopyranoside; L-Menthyl β-D-glucoside; (1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl β-D-glucopyranoside; Menthyl glucoside; p-Menth-3-yl β-D-glucopyranoside; Glucopyranoside, menthyl; Natural cooling agent 16203-27-3
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Quality Control

Our L-Menthylglucoside is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, optical rotation, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with standards relevant to cosmetic (ISO 22716) and pharmaceutical (cGMP) applications where specified.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to avoid moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	-70° to -80° (c=1 in Methanol)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.