An ester of menthol used as a fragrance and refreshing ingredient.
What it is
Menthyl acetate is the acetic acid ester of menthol. It occurs naturally in peppermint oil and has a minty odour. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and refreshing ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in toothpastes, mouthwashes, shower gels and cooling products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the concentration used.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Refreshing
- Imparting a pleasant freshness to the skin.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.