octadecyl D-glucoside

octadecyl D-glucoside 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 119626
AKA: Stearyl glucoside, Stearyl beta-D-glucopyranoside, D-Glucopyranoside, STEARYL .BETA.-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from glucose and long-chain fatty alcohols, typically synthesized from petroleum or plant-derived sources. Produced through glycosidic bond formation between D-glucose and octadecyl alcohol via catalytic synthesis.
octadecyl D-glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as stearyl glucoside. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Formula
C24H48O6
Mol. Weight
432.60
CAS #
27836-65-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Surfactant
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR