Cosmetics & Personal Care
After-sun care, body lotions and sensitive-skin lines—cooling with less burn than menthol on supplier positioning.
Menthyl Lactate Powder
- Product Name
- Menthyl Lactate Powder
- Source
- Menthol + lactic acid ester (mint-derived chemistry)
- Purity / Specification
- 99%
- Appearance
- White fine powder
- Solubility
- Confirm on COA for your phase (cosmetic serums vs oral)
- Application
- Cosmetics, oral care, food, beverage and pharmaceutical preparations
- Grade
- Food grade
- MOQ
- 1 kg
Product Description
Menthyl lactate is the lactic acid ester of menthol, supplied as 99% white fine powder by HPLC, CAS 59259-38-0, with gentle cooling and subtle mint character on the supplier sheet.
It is chosen when formulators want cooling with lower irritation than menthol—common in sensitive-skin cosmetics and mild oral care. It is not the same molecule as WS-23 (no menthol backbone vs pure synthetic amide).
Supplier applications span cosmetics, oral care, food, pharma and cooling wipes; confirm food vs cosmetic grade on the COA.
Verify certificate list on the batch you buy.
Specification
| Product Name | Menthyl Lactate Powder | Source | Menthol + lactic acid ester (mint-derived chemistry) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Menthyl lactate | Purity / Specification | 99% |
| Appearance | White fine powder | Odor | Subtle minty aroma, virtually no taste on sheet |
| Solubility | Confirm on COA for your phase (cosmetic serums vs oral) | Application | Cosmetics, oral care, food, beverage and pharmaceutical preparations |
| Grade | Food grade | MOQ | 1 kg |
| CAS No. | 59259-38-0 | Cooling Profile | Gentle, long skin/oral cooling with lower irritation vs menthol on supplier sheet |
| Certificate | ISO 22000, FDA, BRC, COSMOS, IFS, SGS, Kosher, Halal, Organic (EU), USDA, HACCP, ISO 9001 | Quality | Non-GMO, Non-irradiation, Allergen Free, BSE/TSE Free |
| Sample | 10–50 g sample available | OEM Service | Private label and customized packaging |
| Packaging | 1–5 kg / 25 kg (aluminum foil bag, carton or drum) | Shelf Life | 2 years |
| COA | Available |
Applications
Oral Care
Toothpaste and mouthwash for lasting freshness without harsh mint overload.
Food & Beverages
Gum, candy and cold drinks as a cooling flavor contributor—control ppm to avoid flavor masking.
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Topical patches and anti-itch products; transdermal helper claims should match your regulatory file.
Daily Chemicals & Other
Cooling wipes and sprays; tobacco flavor modification per supplier—confirm intended use region.
FAQ
Menthyl lactate vs WS-23?
Supplier FAQ: both activate TRPM8; menthyl lactate retains faint menthol echo and longer cosmetic history; WS-23 is odorless synthetic—do not interchange on label.
Sensitive skin?
Positioned as lower irritation than menthol—still patch-test finished product.
Use level in cosmetics?
Supplier mentions roughly 0.01–3% band—start at low end and increase with stability testing.
