Glucose Pentaacetate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 604-68-2, Alpha-D-Glucose pentaacetate, Alpha-D-Glucopyranose, Alpha-D-Glucopyranose pentaacetate, Pentaacetyl-alpha-D-glucose, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6-Penta-O-acetyl-alpha-D-glucopyranose, Penta-O-acetyl-alpha-D-glucopyranose, Pentaacetyl-.alpha.-D-glucose, .alpha.-D-Glucose pentaacetate
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Clean
2,3,4,5,6-Penta-O-acetyl-D-glucose
Formula
C16H22O11
Mol. Weight
390.34
CAS #
604-68-2, 3891-59-6
Form
Powder
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Wound Healing
Reduces Inflammation
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of glucose developed in the 20th century for use as a humectant and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics. It functions as a moisture-binding compound without a traditional medicinal history.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR