Sucrose Myristate
AKA “DTXSID60949941, 2, 5-Anhydro-5-(hydroxymethyl)-6-O-tetradecanoylundec-6-ulopyranose, RefChem:1060031, DTXCID301378116, alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, beta-D-fructofuranosyl, monotetradecanoate, [(2S, 3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-2-[(2S, 3S, 5R)-3, 4-dihydroxy-2, 5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-3, 4, 5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl] tetradecanoate, 27216-47-3, Sucrose, monomyristate, Monomyristic sucrose ester, EINECS 248-340-0
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sucrose myristate
AKA: DTXSID60949941, 2, 5-Anhydro-5-(hydroxymethyl)-6-O-tetradecanoylundec-6-ulopyranose, RefChem:1060031, DTXCID301378116, Alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, Beta-D-fructofuranosyl, Monotetradecanoate, [(2S, 3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-2-[(2S, 3S, 5R)-3, 4-dihydroxy-2, 5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-3, 4, 5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl] tetradecanoate, 27216-47-3, Monomyristate, Monomyristic sucrose ester, EINECS 248-340-0
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
See also: Sucrose Myristate (annotation moved to).
Formula
C26H48O12
Mol. Weight
552.70
CAS #
27216-47-3
See origin →
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Created by combining sucrose with myristic acid. Used in cosmetics as an emollient and emulsifier, developed to provide conditioning properties and improve product stability in skincare and personal care applications.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Sucrose cocoate, a component of cosmetic preparations, enhances nasal and ocular peptide absorption.
Ahsan F, Arnold JJ, Meezan E, Pillion DJ
International journal of pharmaceutics, 2003
Punica Granatum Fruit/Sucrose Ferment Filtrate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sucrose
European Commission
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Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
European Commission
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Sucrose Acetate/Stearate
European Commission
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Sucrose Benzoate
European Commission
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Sucrose Cocoate
European Commission
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Sucrose Dilaurate
European Commission
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Sucrose Distearate
European Commission
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Sucrose Hexaerucate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sucrose Hexaoleate/Hexapalmitate/Hexastearate
European Commission
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Sucrose Hexapalmitate
European Commission
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Sucrose Laurate
European Commission
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Sucrose Myristate
European Commission
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Sucrose Octaacetate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sucrose Oleate
European Commission
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Sucrose Palmitate
European Commission
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Sucrose Pentaerucate
European Commission
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Sucrose Pentahydroxystearate
European Commission
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Sucrose Polybehenate
European Commission
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Sucrose Polycottonseedate
European Commission
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Sucrose Polylaurate
European Commission
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Sucrose Polylinoleate
European Commission
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Sucrose Polyoleate
European Commission
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Sucrose Polysoyate
European Commission
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Sucrose Polystearate
European Commission
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Sucrose Tetrahydroxystearate
European Commission
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Sucrose Tetraisostearate
European Commission
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Sucrose Tribehenate
European Commission
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Sucrose Trilaurate
European Commission
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Sucrose Tristearate
European Commission
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A peculiar case of sensitization to Candelilla Cera and sucrose (di)stearate in a toddler.
Darrigade AS, Dendooven E, Mangodt E, Vermander E, Hagendorens M et al.
Contact dermatitis, 2020
Sucrose
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Acetate/Stearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Benzoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Cocoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Dilaurate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Distearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Laurate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Myristate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Octaacetate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Palmitate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Polycottonseedate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Polysoyate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Polystearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Stearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Tetraisostearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Trilaurate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sucrose Tristearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
A Potential Role of Keratinocyte-Derived Bilirubin in Human Skin Yellowness and Its Amelioration by Sucrose Laurate/Dilaurate.
Fang B, Card PD, Chen J, Li L, Laughlin T et al.
International journal of molecular sciences, 2022
A Potential Role of Keratinocyte-Derived Bilirubin in Human Skin Yellowness and Its Amelioration by Sucrose Laurate/Dilaurate.
Fang B, Card PD, Chen J, Li L, Laughlin T et al.
International journal of molecular sciences, 2022
The Effect of Alkyl Chain Number in Sucrose Surfactant on the Physical Properties of Quercetin-Loaded Deformable Nanoliposome and Its Effect on In Vit
Hong IK, Ha JH, Han S, Kang H, Park SN
Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland), 2018
Development of sucrose stearate-based nanoemulsions and optimisation through γ-cyclodextrin.
Klang V, Matsko N, Raupach K, El-Hagin N, Valenta C
European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics : official journal of Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Pharmazeutische Verfahrenstechnik e.V, 2011
Enhancement of stability and skin permeation by sucrose stearate and cyclodextrins in progesterone nanoemulsions.
Klang V, Matsko N, Zimmermann AM, Vojnikovic E, Valenta C
International journal of pharmaceutics, 2010
Enhancement of stability and skin permeation by sucrose stearate and cyclodextrins in progesterone nanoemulsions.
Klang V, Matsko N, Zimmermann AM, Vojnikovic E, Valenta C
International journal of pharmaceutics, 2010
Allergic contact dermatitis to sucrose stearate in a facial moisturizing cream.
Raison-Peyron N, Aerts O, Dereure O
Contact dermatitis, 2020
Prominent efficiency in skin delivery of resveratrol by novel sucrose oleate microemulsion.
Yutani R, Komori Y, Takeuchi A, Teraoka R, Kitagawa S
The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology, 2016
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Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR