Physiological coolants based on lactoyl esters of menthyl lactate
AssigneeMillennium Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
InventorsMark B. Erman, Patrick J. Whelan, Joe W. Snow
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Abstract
A method of imparting a physiological cooling effect to a consumer product is disclosed. The method comprises formulating into the consumer product a composition comprising at least one lactoyl ester of menthyl lactate. Also disclosed is a method of providing physiological cooling by contacting skin or mucous membranes with the lactoyl ester compositions. Coolants comprising the lactoyl esters and additional coolants are also disclosed. The lactoyl esters are conveniently prepared from menthol and lactic acid.
Claims15
A method of imparting a physiological cooling effect to a consumer product, which comprises formulating into the consumer product a composition comprising at least one lactoyl ester of menthyl lactate.
A method of providing a physiological cooling effect, which comprises contacting mammalian skin or mucous membranes with a composition comprising at least one lactoyl ester of menthyl lactate.
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