Glucoheptonolactone

AKA: D-Glucoheptono-1, 4-lactone, 60046-25-5, (4S, 5S)-3, 4-dihydroxy-5-[(1R, 2R)-1, 2, 3-trihydroxypropyl]oxolan-2-one
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginGlucoheptonolactone is a seven-carbon lactone compound synthesized from glucose or other simple sugars. It is produced through oxidation and cyclization of glucose derivatives to form the lactone ring structure.
D-Gluco-heptonic acid, gamma-lactone, (2csi)-
Formula
C7H12O7
Mol. Weight
208.17
CAS #
60046-25-5
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks in moisture
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR