Butyl Glucoside
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Butyl beta-D-glucopyranoside, 5391-18-4, Beta-D-Glucopyranoside, Butyl .beta.-D-glucopyranoside, .beta.-D-Glucopyranoside, N-BUTYL-BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE
Synthetic
Cleanser
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...Butyl Glucoside...
Formula
C10H20O6
Mol. Weight
236.26
CAS #
5391-18-4, 41444-57-9
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Synthetic surfactant and humectant developed as a gentler alternative to harsher cleansing agents. Created to provide mild cleansing while maintaining skin hydration in modern cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR