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Is Menthyl Lactate vegetarian?

Menthyl Lactate

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Menthyl Lactate is a synthetic ester formed from menthol and lactic acid, used in cosmetics and oral care products for its cooling sensory effect.

Also known as [1R-[1.alpha.(R*),2.beta.,5.alpha.]]-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl lactate, Frescolat ML
INCI name Menthyl Lactate
CAS number 28981-97-7
EC number 261-678-3
CosIng ID 78159
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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