murphySucrose Cocoate
AKA: Sucrose Ester, Coconut Fatty Acid Sucrose Ester
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil, a tropical plant-based fat extracted from coconut palm fruit.
Created through esterification of coconut fatty acids with sucrose, forming a plant-derived surfactant compound.
Fatty acids, coco, esters with sucrose
Formula
C12H22O11
Mol. Weight
342.30
CAS #
91031-88-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Functions
Antistatic
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 721)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0001–4%
Rinse-off0.05–20.6%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2021
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR