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, 1-(dihydrogen phosphate), CHEBI:29042, DTXSID90889321, .alpha.-D-Glucopyranose, alpha-D-glucopyranose 1-(dihydrogen phosphate), [(2R, 3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-3, 4, 5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl] dihydrogen phosphate
Emollient
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, 1-(dihydrogen phosphate), CHEBI:29042, DTXSID90889321, .alpha.-D-Glucopyranose, Alpha-D-glucopyranose 1-(dihydrogen phosphate), [(2R, 3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-3, 4, 5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl] dihydrogen phosphate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
glucose 1-(dihydrogen phosphate)
Solubility 1000000
Formula
C6H13O9P
Mol. Weight
260.14
CAS #
59-56-3
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR