Fructooligosaccharides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Beta-D-fructofuranose, Beta-Levulose, Beta-D-Fructose, Beta-Fruit sugar, Beta-D-Arabino-hexulose, CHEBI:28645, GlyTouCan:G23778LQ
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Beta-D-fructofuranose is a D-fructofuranose. It has a role as a mouse metabolite. It is an enantiomer of a beta-L-fructofuranose.
Solubility 778 mg/mL at 20 °C
Formula
C6H12O6
Mol. Weight
180.16
CAS #
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Form
Powder
State
Solid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Draws water to skin
Traditional Use
A form of fructose (fruit sugar) used as a humectant and sweetener in cosmetics. While fructose occurs naturally in fruits, its isolated cosmetic use is a modern development from the late 20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR