Anhydroglucitol

AKA: 1, 5-Anhydro-D-glucitol, 154-58-5, 5-Anhydroglucitol, 5-Anhydro-D-sorbitol, 5-ANHYDROSORBITOL, 1-Deoxy-D-glucopyranose, Aceritol, 1-Deoxy-D-glucose, (2R, 3S, 4R, 5S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3, 4, 5-triol, D-Glucitol
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from glucose or sorbitol through selective hydrogenation and dehydration processes. Produced by catalytic reduction of glucose followed by controlled dehydration to remove water molecules.
1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol is an anhydro sugar of D-glucitol. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is functionally related to a D-glucitol.
Formula
C6H12O5
Mol. Weight
164.16
CAS #
154-58-5
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antiplaque
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.33–1%
Rinse-off0.28%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2018 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR