Composition of menthol and menthyl lactate, its preparation method and its applications as a cooling agent

摘要

Disclosed here is a composition containing menthol and menthyl lactate, and its preparation method and its applications as a cooling agent and a flavoring agent. ;The present invention provides a composition characterized in that it comprises menthol and menthyl lactate in a ratio by weight in the range of 1:4˜4:1 and the corresponding crystallization point is below room temperature of 25° C. Such composition has the advantages of being liquid at room temperature; easy to use as a cooling agent or a flavoring agent; no need to use heat to melt menthol and menthyl lactate, which not only saves time, money and heating equipment, but also simplifies manufacturing process and can be used in cold processes at room temperature. The composition can be used as a cooling and/or flavoring agent and/or a fragrance ingredient in toothpaste, mouthwash, fragrance, cleansers, shaving cream, after shave products; shampoo, deodorant, antiperspirant, bath products, drinks, confectionary products, tobacco, pharmaceutical, foods, flavoring and fragrance products.