C12-18 Alkyl Glucoside
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Dodecyl glucoside
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
C12-18 Alkyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of C12-18 alcohols with glucose
CAS #
68391-05-9
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
Synthetic sugar-derived surfactant developed from fatty alcohols and glucose in the mid-to-late 20th century. Created as a gentler, biodegradable alternative to synthetic surfactants for cleansing and emulsifying in natural and mild cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR