Ethyl Glucoside
AKA “Ethyl D-glucopyranoside, 3198-49-0, Ethyl D-glucoside, 30285-48-4, (3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-2-ethoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3, 4, 5-triol, 6R)-2-Ethoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3, MFCD09838462, ethyl glucopyranoside, C8H16O6, ETHYL A-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE
Humectant
Ingredient Facts
Ethyl glucoside
AKA: Ethyl D-glucopyranoside, 3198-49-0, Ethyl D-glucoside, 30285-48-4, (3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-2-ethoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3, 4, 5-triol, 6R)-2-Ethoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3, MFCD09838462, Ethyl glucopyranoside, C8H16O6, ETHYL A-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE
Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Not Clean
See also: D-Glucoside, ethyl (annotation moved to); Ethyl Glucoside (annotation moved to).
Formula
C8H16O6
Mol. Weight
208.21
CAS #
30285-48-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
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
A synthetic glycoside created through esterification of glucose. Developed as a gentler surfactant and emollient alternative to harsher cleansing agents in modern skincare formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR