murphyPPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Methyl glucoside propoxylate, 61849-72-7, 612-557-2, 3-[[(2S, 3S, 4R, 5S, 6S)-3, 4, 5-tris(3-hydroxypropoxy)-6-methoxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]propan-1-ol, GCNUSOSMERSJBN-OYSTVDSJSA-N
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from glucose (a simple sugar) and propylene glycol, both commonly sourced from plant materials or petroleum. Synthesized through etherification, chemically bonding methyl glucose to propylene glycol via ether linkage formation.
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Formula
C19H38O10
Mol. Weight
426.50
CAS #
61849-72-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 617)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 617)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions mild (CIR 617)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.8–2%
Rinse-off0.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR