Disodium Glucose Phosphate

AKA: Alpha-D-glucose-1-phosphate, Alpha-D-Glucose 1-phosphate, Alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl phosphate, 1-O-phosphono-alpha-D-glucopyranose, Alpha-D-Glucopyranose, 1-(dihydrogen phosphate), CHEBI:29042, .alpha.-D-Glucopyranose, Alpha-D-glucopyranose 1-(dihydrogen phosphate), [(2R, 3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-3, 4, 5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl] dihydrogen phosphate
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
glucose 1-(dihydrogen phosphate)
Solubility 1000000
Formula
C6H13O9P
Mol. Weight
260.14
CAS #
59-56-3
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic humectant ingredient developed in the late 20th century, derived from glucose derivatives to provide hydration and skin conditioning in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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