murphyMethyl Glucose Sesquicaprylate/Sesquicaprate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Methyl d-glucopyranoside 2, 6-dioleate, D-Glucopyranoside methyl 2, D-Glucopyranoside
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut and palm kernel oils, which contain octanoic and decanoic fatty acids. Produced through esterification of methyl glucose with mixed fatty acids via chemical synthesis.
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
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.
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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR