murphySucrose Hexaoleate/Hexapalmitate/Hexastearate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sucrose Hexaester
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from sucrose combined with oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids sourced from plant oils. Produced through esterification, chemically bonding sucrose with the fatty acids to create the hexaester compound.
Sucrose Hexaoleate/Hexapalmitate/Hexastearate is the hexaester of sucrose (q.v.) and oleic, palmitic and stearic acids
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️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
Leave-on5%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2021
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR