Product Introduction
Menthyl Isovalerate (CAS 16409-46-4) is a food-grade mint & cooling ingredient manufactured by ShaanXi ZhiYi Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (ZHII). It appears as liquid with a colorless to pale yellow colour and a characteristic mild profile. Food-grade mint flavour and cooling ingredient. Provides gentle, long-lasting cooling with fruity-mint notes. Used in confectionery, beverages, oral care, dairy, baked goods and personal care.
Produced under controlled GMP conditions in China, every batch is released only after identity, assay and quality checks. It is available for food and beverage manufacturing, and a full documentation package is supplied with each shipment to support your incoming inspection and regulatory filing.
Why Buyers Choose ZHII Menthyl Isovalerate
- Consistent specification — batch-to-batch consistency backed by HPLC/GC verification and a batch COA.
- Food-grade compliance — manufactured for food and beverage use in accordance with applicable GB national food additive standards and international FEMA/JECFA listings.
- Certification support — Halal, Kosher and third-party analytical reports available on request.
- Flexible supply — sample quantities for evaluation, commercial drums for regular production, and OEM/ODM packing under your own label.
- Export experience — shipped to more than 50 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, with complete export documentation.
Specifications
| Product Name | Menthyl Isovalerate |
| CAS Number | 16409-46-4 |
| Product Category | Mint & Cooling Ingredient |
| Appearance | Liquid, colorless to pale yellow |
| Odour | Mild, minty, fruity, fresh, slightly sweet |
| Assay / Purity | ≥ 99% (batch COA supplied) |
| Grade | Food grade / USP grade on request |
| Recommended Dosage | 10–100 mg/kg; typical 20–50 mg/kg |
| MOQ | 1 kg (samples available) |
| Packaging | Aluminium foil bag (1 kg) / fibre drum (25 kg) |
| Storage | Cool, dry, sealed, away from light |
| Shelf Life | 24 months sealed under proper storage |
| Documents | COA, MSDS, HPLC/GC reports, Halal & Kosher on request |
Applications
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing — Menthyl Isovalerate is used as a food-grade mint & cooling ingredient in commercial food and beverage production, delivering consistent mild character batch after batch.
- Flavour & Fragrance Compounding — A versatile building block for flavour houses — blends smoothly in mint & cooling ingredient formulations for confectionery, bakery, dairy, beverage and savoury applications.
- Bakery & Confectionery — Ideal for baked goods, candies, gummies and fillings where a reliable, high-purity ingredient with colorless to pale yellow appearance is required.
- Beverages & Dairy — Suitable for soft drinks, juice drinks, flavoured water, ice cream, yogurt and dairy desserts at the recommended inclusion level.
- Export & OEM Supply — Supplied by ZHII with complete export documentation — shipped to 50+ countries with COA, MSDS and regulatory support for smooth customs clearance.
Recommended Dosage
As a mint & cooling ingredient, Menthyl Isovalerate is normally used at controlled inclusion levels. Typical reference dosage: 10–100 mg/kg; typical 20–50 mg/kg, adjusted according to the desired intensity, the other components in the formula and the applicable regulatory limits in your market. We recommend starting with a low dosage and increasing gradually. Our technical team can provide application guidance and sample support for your specific product.
Formulation note. Dosage must be validated against the finished product and target-market regulation. We recommend trial batches, and where required we support calculating the correct use level with your formulator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Menthyl Isovalerate (CAS 16409-46-4) used for?
Menthyl Isovalerate is mainly used as a food-grade mint & cooling ingredient in food, beverage, confectionery and flavour manufacturing. ZHII supplies it as a high-purity raw material with consistent batch quality and full supporting documents.
What is the recommended dosage of Menthyl Isovalerate?
Typical reference dosage: 10–100 mg/kg; typical 20–50 mg/kg. Always validate the final dosage in your own formulation and confirm compliance with the applicable food additive regulations in your target market. Our technical team provides free application guidance.
What is the CAS number of Menthyl Isovalerate?
The CAS number of Menthyl Isovalerate is 16409-46-4. This internationally recognised identifier is accepted for customs clearance, ingredient declarations and purchasing documentation worldwide.
Is Menthyl Isovalerate food grade?
Yes. Menthyl Isovalerate from ZHII is manufactured for food and beverage use and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA). Halal, Kosher and third-party analytical reports are available on request.
Can you supply samples of Menthyl Isovalerate?
Yes. Free samples (10–20 g) are available for quality evaluation together with the COA and specification sheet. Small evaluation quantities ship worldwide by FedEx/DHL within 48 hours.
Do you offer OEM or private-label service for Menthyl Isovalerate?
Yes. As an OEM/ODM manufacturer, ZHII supplies Menthyl Isovalerate under your own brand with customised specification, packaging format and bulk container sizes. Contact us with your quantity for a supply plan.
Request a Quote for Menthyl Isovalerate
Tell us your required quantity, target specification and destination country. The ZHII team will respond with a quotation, available COA and a shipping plan.
- Free sample available for evaluation
- Fast reply within one working day
- Worldwide delivery with complete export documents
- OEM / ODM packing under your own brand
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