Description

Menthyl Lactate CAS NO 17162-29-7 is a high-purity organic ester derived from menthol and lactic acid, valued for its unique cooling and skin-soothing properties. This compound is a critical ingredient for formulators seeking to enhance product sensory profiles and deliver a prolonged, non-irritating cooling sensation. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries for advanced topical applications.

Application

• Cooling Agent in Personal Care: A key ingredient in after-sun lotions, shaving gels, muscle rubs, and deodorants for a refreshing, non-menthol cooling effect.
• Sensory Modifier in Cosmetics: Used in facial creams, serums, and masks to provide a pleasant, tingling sensation and improve skin feel.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Incorporated into analgesic creams, anti-itch formulations, and therapeutic patches for its soothing and counter-irritant properties.
• Oral Care Products: Employed in toothpastes, mouthwashes, and chewing gums to impart a clean, cooling flavor.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a cooling and refreshing agent in fine fragrances and certain flavor compositions.
• Performance Textiles: Used in the treatment of fabrics for sportswear to create a cooling sensation upon contact with skin.

Basic Information

Product Name	Menthyl Lactate
CAS No.	17162-29-7
Molecular Formula	C13H24O3
Molecular Weight	228.33 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Menthyl lactate; (-)-Menthyl lactate; p-Menth-3-yl lactate; Menthol lactate ester; Frescolat ML; Cooling Agent ML; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester, (1R,2S,5R)-; FEMA 3748
EINECS	241-206-7

Quality Control

Our Menthyl Lactate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and specific impurities are available upon request to support your regulatory and formulation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and excessive heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	-70° to -80°
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.455 - 1.465
Relative Density (20°C)	0.980 - 1.020
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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