Sucrose Laurate

Sucrose Laurate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Beta-D-Fructofuranosyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside, Monododecanoate, Alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, Beta-D-fructofuranosyl, .ALPHA.-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, .BETA.-D-FRUCTOFURANOSYL, MONODODECANOATE, 25339-99-5
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Sucrose laurate
Formula
C24H44O12
Mol. Weight
524.60
CAS #
25339-99-5, 37266-93-6
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ingredient derived from sucrose and lauric acid (coconut-derived). Functions as a mild emulsifier and texturizer in cleansing and conditioning products, developed for gentle, skin-compatible cosmetic formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR