Caprylyl Glucoside

Caprylyl Glucoside

AKA “OCTYL BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, n-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, 1-O-n-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, beta-D-Octyl glucoside, Octyl-beta-D-glucoside, octylglucoside, (2R, 6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-octoxyoxane-3”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Caprylyl glucoside

AKA: OCTYL BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, N-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, 1-O-n-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, Beta-D-Octyl glucoside, Octyl-beta-D-glucoside, Octylglucoside, (2R, 6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-octoxyoxane-3

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle plant-derived cleanser that removes dirt and oil without stripping skin. Works effectively in both rinse-off and leave-on formulas.

Formula

C14H28O6

Mol. Weight

292.37

CAS #

29836-26-8

Form

Liquid

State

White solid; [Merck Index] White to off-white hygroscopic powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Removes Impurities

Cleansing Surfactant

Locks In Moisture

Wound Healing

Traditional Use

A modern gentle surfactant and emollient developed in the late 20th century from coconut-derived caprylic acid and glucose. Designed as a mild cleansing and conditioning ingredient for sensitive skincare products.