Sucrose Palmitate

Sucrose Palmitate

AKA “39300-95-3, SURFHOPE SE, RefChem:889451, GlyTouCan:G79808HB, SUCROESTER WE 15, Ryoto Sugar Ester P 599, SUCRO ESTER WE-15, COSME C 1616, NITTO ESTER P 1570, NITTO ESTER P 1670”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sucrose palmitate

AKA: 39300-95-3, SURFHOPE SE, RefChem:889451, GlyTouCan:G79808HB, SUCROESTER WE 15, Ryoto Sugar Ester P 599, SUCRO ESTER WE-15, COSME C 1616, NITTO ESTER P 1570, NITTO ESTER P 1670

Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Sucrose palmitate

Formula

C28H52O12

Mol. Weight

580.70

CAS #

26446-38-8, 39300-95-3

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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.

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 esterifying sucrose with palmitic acid. Functions as an emulsifier and conditioning agent in cosmetics, developed to provide gentle emolliency and improve texture in skincare and makeup products.