Methyl Glucose Sesquicaprylate/Sesquicaprate

AKA: Methyl d-glucopyranoside 2, 6-dioleate, D-Glucopyranoside methyl 2, D-Glucopyranoside
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
D-Glucopyranoside, methyl, mono- and di-esters with mixed octanoic and decanoic acids
Formula
C43H78O8
Mol. Weight
723.1
CAS #
82933-91-3
Form
Liquid
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant developed for cosmetic formulations in recent decades. Engineered to provide emulsifying and cleansing benefits with improved biodegradability.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR