Physiological cooling compounds of the structure:where R1 is p-menthyl or 2,3,4-trimethylpent-3-yl group and R2-R8 are hydrogen or alkyl groups. The combination of R2-R8 is such that the N-alkyl group is a branched C5 alkyl or branched or linear C6-C8 alkyl group. The new carboxamides are valuable sensory ingredients which provide long-lasting cooling sensation and freshness in personal care, oral care, cosmetic products, pharmaceutical preparations, confectionary, food and beverages.
