murphyMethyl Gluceth-10
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 68239-42-9, 2-[[(2R, 6R)-3, 4, 5-tris(2-hydroxyethoxy)-6-methoxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]ethanol, Methyl 2, 3, 6-tetrakis-O-(2-hydroxyethyl)hexopyranoside
Synthetic
Humectant
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from glucose and methyl polyethylene glycol, belonging to the synthetic humectant chemical family. Synthesized through etherification of glucose with polyethylene glycol followed by methylation.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Formula
C15H30O10
Mol. Weight
370.39
CAS #
68239-42-9
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.
Moisturising
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 617)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 617)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.02–15%
Rinse-off0.0003–15%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR