Methyl Glucose Sesquilaurate

AKA: Methyl d-glucopyranoside 2, 6-dioleate, D-Glucopyranoside methyl 2, D-Glucopyranoside

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which contain lauric acid and natural glucose compounds. Synthesized through esterification of methyl glucose with lauric acid or its derivatives.

D-Glucopyranoside, methyl, dodecanoate (2:3)

Formula

C43H78O8

Mol. Weight

723.1

CAS #

82933-91-3

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

The paper trail

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR