Myristyl Glucoside

AKA: Myristyl D-glucoside, Tetradecyl D-glucopyranoside, Tetradecyl D-glucoside, Myristyl D-glucopyranoside, 33508-66-6, D-Glucopyranoside, Tetradecyl, Tetradecyl beta-d-glucoside, Myristyl glucoside [INCI]
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from myristic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and glucose, both obtained from natural oils or synthesized. Produced through glycosidic bond formation between myristic alcohol and glucose via acid-catalyzed condensation.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the 19 alkyl glucosides listed below are safe in the present practices of use and concentrations when formulated to be nonirritating...Myristyl Glucoside...
Formula
C20H40O6
Mol. Weight
376.50
CAS #
33508-66-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Strengthens Barrier
Removes dirt and impurities
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.4–0.6%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR