Arachidyl Glucoside

Arachidyl Glucoside molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Eicosyl beta-glucoside, D-Glucoside, Eicosyl, Arachidyl glucoside [INCI], Beta-D-Glucopyranoside, EICOSYL .BETA.-GLUCOSIDE, .BETA.-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, EICOSYL
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the 19 alkyl glucosides listed below are safe in the present practices of use and concentrations when formulated to be nonirritating...Arachidyl Glucoside...
Formula
C26H52O6
Mol. Weight
460.70
CAS #
144982-05-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
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.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic glycoside combining arachidyl alcohol with glucose, developed as a mild surfactant and conditioning agent in contemporary personal care products.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-3
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR