Cooling Agent WS-3 for Chewing Gum: Complete Baisifu Formulation Guide
How Cooling Agent WS-3 (CAS 39711-79-0) elevates chewing gum with clean, lasting freshness
Product Cooling Agent WS-3
Application Chewing Gum
CAS Number 39711-79-0
FEMA Number 3455
Molecular Formula C13H25NO (MW 211.34)
Purity >=98%
Recommended Usage 50-300 ppm in gum base / coating
1. Why Cooling Agent WS-3 for Chewing Gum
Cooling Agent WS-3 is one of the most widely used synthetic cooling agents in the global flavor, fragrance and personal-care industry. Identified by the chemical name N-Ethyl-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanecarboxamide (CAS 39711-79-0, FEMA 3455), it is supplied as a white crystalline powder with minimum purity of >=98%. Its cooling character is described as medium intensity, balanced onset and duration.
In chewing gum, formulators choose Cooling Agent WS-3 because it delivers long-lasting cooling release during mastication, masks bitter notes from actives, complements mint and fruit flavors. The recommended dosage for this application is 50-300 ppm in gum base / coating, allowing the cooling sensation to harmonize with the base flavor or fragrance without overpowering it. Most widely adopted mid-strength coolant, immediate oral & throat cooling, ideal for general-purpose applications.
2. Technical Specifications
Appearance white crystalline powder
Purity (HPLC) >=98%
Melting Point 91-98 °C
Flash Point 100 °C
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol & oils
Molecular Weight 211.34
Standard GB 29981-2013
Shelf Life 36 months
3. Application Scene: Chewing Gum
Common product formats in the chewing gum category include: Sugar-free gum, functional gum (nicotine, caffeine, melatonin), bubble gum, coated pellet gum. In each of these formats, Cooling Agent WS-3 can be incorporated directly into the flavor phase, the fragrance base, or the active ingredient premix. Because the molecule is medium intensity, balanced onset and duration, it integrates smoothly with menthol, mint, eucalyptus, spearmint, and fruit flavors such as strawberry, watermelon and apple.
4. Formulation Guideline & Dosage
Recommended dosage: 50-300 ppm in gum base / coating. For best results, dissolve the powder in ethanol, propylene glycol, or a fractionated coconut oil (MCT) before adding to the aqueous or lipid phase. In chewing gum and compressed mint matrices the coolant can also be dry-blended directly with the sugar-free base.
Synergy tips: combine Cooling Agent WS-3 with WS-3 and WS-23 to build a layered cooling profile; add 0.5-2 ppm of sucralose or acesulfame-K if a slight sweet-cue is required to balance bitterness from actives such as caffeine, zinc or herbal extracts.
5. Why Choose Shaanxi Baisifu as Your Supplier
Shaanxi Baisifu Biological Engineering Co., Ltd. (Shaanxi, Xi'an) is a GMP-aligned manufacturer and global exporter of synthetic cooling agents. We supply Cooling Agent WS-3 in 1 kg foil bags inside 25 kg fiber drums, with complete COA, TDS and MSDS documentation. Our export markets include the EU, Russia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America and the United States.
Our laboratory is equipped with HPLC, GC-MS and ICP-MS instrumentation to guarantee purity, residual solvent limits, and heavy-metal compliance with USP, EP, FCC and Chinese GB standards. Standard lead time for 25 kg trial orders is 3-5 working days; 500 kg production orders ship within 10-15 days.
6. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the recommended dosage of Cooling Agent WS-3 in chewing gum?
A: 50-300 ppm in gum base / coating. Start at the low end of the range for mild products; the high end for sensory-impact formats.
Q: Is Cooling Agent WS-3 safe for daily-use consumer products?
A: Yes. It is FEMA GRAS-approved and complies with Chinese GB standards. Toxicological studies show no irritation at the recommended dosage.
Q: Can Cooling Agent WS-3 replace menthol in a formulation?
A: Yes - it provides a clean, odorless, low-volatility cooling effect. Most formulators use it as a 30-50% menthol substitute to reduce harshness and bitterness.
Q: Does Cooling Agent WS-3 dissolve in water?
A: No. It must be pre-dissolved in ethanol, PG or a fractionated oil. Contact us for our water-dispersible pre-blend.
Q: What packaging and MOQ do you offer?
A: Standard: 1 kg aluminum foil bag inside 25 kg fiber drum. MOQ: 1 kg for samples, 25 kg for trial orders.