Chinese name

N-ethyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide

English name

N-Ethyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide

Alias

N- ethyl-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexane carboxamide
(N-Ethyl-2-isopropyl -5-methylcyclohexanecarboxamide)

Molecular formula

C13H25NO

Molecular weight

211.35

Color

White crystal

Melting point/℃

95～98

[purity/%

99

[Solubility

Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol

Flash point/℃

>93

Aroma characteristics

A 10% solution has a very slight alcohol and cooling smell, and it can be said that there is almost no fragrance.

Taste characteristics

The concentration of 10-100mg/kg acts on the trigeminal nerve to have a strong and long-lasting cooling sensation. The
cooling sensation is weak at first, but it rises steadily until it reaches a
lasting cooling sensation with slight camphor and mint characteristics.

use

Used as a cooling agent for skin and lipstick. It
is used as a cooling enhancer in mint formulas, various spice formulas and oral care products, and as a cooling agent in chewing gum and children's candy.

Dosage (maximum, mg/kg)

Soft drinks: 10; frozen dairy products: 10; candy: 10; chewing gum: 1200;

 Pudding, jelly: 10; alcoholic beverage: 10

Natural occurrence and classification

Not found in nature, it is an artificial flavor.

EINECS

254-599-0

FEMA

3455

Chinese code

A3149

CoE

2298