Ethyl Glucoside

AKA: Ethyl D-glucopyranoside, 3198-49-0, Ethyl D-glucoside, 30285-48-4, (3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-2-ethoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3, 4, 5-triol, 6R)-2-Ethoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3, Ethyl glucopyranoside, C8H16O6, ETHYL A-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE
Synthetic
Humectant
Not Clean
OriginDerived from glucose and ethanol, both commonly sourced from plant carbohydrates or petroleum feedstocks. Synthesized through glycosidic bond formation between ethanol and glucose via acid-catalyzed condensation or enzymatic coupling.
See also: D-Glucoside, ethyl (annotation moved to); Ethyl Glucoside (annotation moved to).
Formula
C8H16O6
Mol. Weight
208.21
CAS #
30285-48-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.02–0.3%
Rinse-off0.02–0.05%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR