Sucrose Dipalmitate

AKA: 25637-97-2, GlyTouCan:G28203XE, G28203XE, Beta-D-Fructofuranosyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside dihexadecanoate
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from plant oils, typically coconut or palm kernel oil, through esterification processes. Created by chemically bonding sucrose molecules with palmitic acid fatty acids.
Sucrose Dipalmitate is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as 25637-97-2. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Formula
C44H82O13
Mol. Weight
819.10
CAS #
25637-97-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
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
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2021
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR