The Basics On Menthyl Lactate
What is Menthyl Lactate?
A derivative of menthol used as a cooling agent and fragrance in cosmetics.
What are other names for Menthyl Lactate?
2-HYDROXY- 5-METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)CYCLOHEXYL ESTER PROPANOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXYPROPANOIC ACID, 5-METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)CYCLOHEXYL ESTER, 5-METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)CYCLOHEXYL ESTER 2-HYDROXYPROPANOIC ACID, 5-METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)CYCLOHEXYL ESTER PROPANOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, L-MENTHYL LACTATE, LACTIC ACID, P-MENTH-3-YL ESTER, MENTHYL LACTATE, P-MENTH-3-YL ESTER LACTIC ACID, PROPANOIC ACID, 2HYDROXY, 5METHYL2(1METHYLETHYL)CYCLOHEXYL ESTER, [1R[1Ã (R*),2 ,5Ã ]], and [1R-[1ALPHA(R*),2BETA,5ALPHA]]-5-METHYL-2-(1-METHYLETHYL)CYCLOHEXYL LACTATE
What is Menthyl Lactate used for?
Menthyl lactate is a high performance cooling agent. The molecule provides a pleasant, long-lasting freshness and a cooling effect on the skin—all without the use of alcohol or menthol. It can also be used as a signal or marker to reinforce product benefits to consumers.
How Menthyl Lactate is classified
Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts, Sensitizing
Recommendations for using Menthyl Lactate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Menthyl Lactate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Menthyl Lactate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Menthyl Lactate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Menthyl Lactate
Better Not Younger New Dawn Activated Charcoal Scalp Cleanser
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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