Caprylyl Glucoside

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.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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