Sucrose Dipalmitate

AKA: 25637-97-2, GlyTouCan:G28203XE, G28203XE, Beta-D-Fructofuranosyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside dihexadecanoate
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Created by esterifying sucrose with palmitic acid. Functions as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics, developed to improve spreadability and skin conditioning in moisturizers and makeup products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR