murphyMethyl Glucose Caprylate/Caprate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Methyl d-glucopyranoside 2, 6-dioleate, D-Glucopyranoside methyl 2, D-Glucopyranoside
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from glucose (a simple sugar) and caprylic/capric fatty acids typically sourced from coconut or palm kernel oils. Produced through esterification, chemically bonding glucose with caprylic and capric acid chains to create an emollient ester.
Methyl Glucoside Mono (Caprylate/Caprate) Solution
Formula
C43H78O8
Mol. Weight
723.1
CAS #
82933-91-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR