Isomalt
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: C-isomaltidex, INS NO.953, E-953, BAY I 3930, BAY-I-3930, ISOMALT (II)
Synthetic
Humectant
Clean
A complex mixture of polysaccharides obtained by enzyme treatment of sucrose. It consists mainly of 6-0-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol and 1-0-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol
Solubility Soluble in water, very slightly soluble in ethanol.
Formula
C12H24O11
Mol. Weight
344.31
CAS #
64519-82-0
Form
Liquid
State
Odourless, white, slightly hygroscopic, crystalline mass.
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
Traditional Use
Sugar alcohol developed in the 1980s as a sweetener alternative. Used in cosmetics as a humectant and texture modifier; has no traditional use history as it is a modern synthetic ingredient.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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