murphyMethyl Glucose Isostearate
AKA: Isolan IS, Methyl glucose isostearate [INCI], 206451-21-0, FQDOYQZLFOUVLE-JUIXOQOVSA-N
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from glucose and isostearic acid, typically sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm kernel oil. Produced through esterification of glucose with isostearic acid, creating an emollient ester compound.
D-Glucopyranoside, methyl, isooctadecanoate
Formula
C25H48O7
Mol. Weight
460.60
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.
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR