murphySucrose Pentahydroxystearate
molecular structure · PubChem
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Not Clean
OriginDerived from sucrose (a disaccharide from sugar cane or sugar beets) and hydroxystearic acid, a fatty acid. Produced through esterification, chemically bonding sucrose with hydroxystearic acid to form the pentaester compound.
Sucrose Pentahydroxystearate is the pentaester of Sucrose and Hydroxystearic Acid
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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 Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 721)
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 lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2021
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR