Disodium Glucose Phosphate

AKA “alpha-D-glucose-1-phosphate, alpha-D-Glucose 1-phosphate, alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl phosphate, 1-O-phosphono-alpha-D-glucopyranose, alpha-D-Glucopyranose, .alpha.-D-Glucopyranose, alpha-D-glucopyranose 1-(dihydrogen phosphate), [(2R”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Disodium glucose phosphate

AKA: Alpha-D-glucose-1-phosphate, Alpha-D-Glucose 1-phosphate, Alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl phosphate, 1-O-phosphono-alpha-D-glucopyranose, Alpha-D-Glucopyranose, .alpha.-D-Glucopyranose, Alpha-D-glucopyranose 1-(dihydrogen phosphate), [(2R

Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A natural sugar derivative that hydrates and softens skin, helping it feel smooth and moisturized throughout the day.

Solubility 1000000

Formula

C6H13O9P

Mol. Weight

260.14

CAS #

59-56-3

Form

Powder

State

Solid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic humectant ingredient developed in the late 20th century, derived from glucose derivatives to provide hydration and skin conditioning in cosmetic formulations.