Mannose

Mannose

AKA “(2S, 3S, 4R, 5R)-2, 3, 4, 5, 6-pentahydroxyhexanal, Demannose, PHA4727WTP, CERC-802, GlyTouCan:G95531HX, RefChem:1083138, G95531HX, 3458-28-4, aldehydo-D-mannose, 31103-86-3”

Humectant

Ingredient Facts

Mannose

AKA: (2S, 3S, 4R, 5R)-2, 3, 4, 5, 6-pentahydroxyhexanal, Demannose, PHA4727WTP, CERC-802, GlyTouCan:G95531HX, RefChem:1083138, G95531HX, 3458-28-4, Aldehydo-D-mannose, 31103-86-3

Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Humectant

Clean

Aldehydo-D-mannose is the D-enantiomer of aldehydo-mannose. It is a D-mannose and an aldehydo-mannose. It is an enantiomer of an aldehydo-L-mannose.

Effective at 4.7%

Formula

C6H12O6

Mol. Weight

180.16

CAS #

3458-28-4

Form

Powder

State

White hygroscopic powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

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 simple sugar identified in the late 19th century and found naturally in various plants and fruits. Adopted in modern skincare formulations in recent decades as a humectant and skin hydration agent, though no significant historical cosmetic use exists.