Caprylyl Glucoside
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 29836-26-8, OCTYL BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, N-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, 1-O-n-Octyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside, Beta-D-Octyl glucoside, Octyl-beta-D-glucoside, Octylglucoside, (2R, 3S, 4S, 5R, 6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-octoxyoxane-3, 4, 5-triol
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
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...Caprylyl Glucoside...
Formula
C14H28O6
Mol. Weight
292.37
CAS #
29836-26-8
Form
Liquid
State
White solid; [Merck Index] White to off-white hygroscopic powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
A modern gentle surfactant and emollient developed in the late 20th century from coconut-derived caprylic acid and glucose. Designed as a mild cleansing and conditioning ingredient for sensitive skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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