Decyl D-glucopyranoside

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  • Identifiers

    CAS number
    54549-25-6

    Molecular formula
    C16H32O6

    SMILES
    CCCCCCCCCCOC1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O1)CO)O)O)O

    Safety labels

    Corrosive
    Corrosive

    Irritant
    Irritant

  • Properties

    XLogP3-AA
    2.4

    Molecular weight
    320.42 g/mol

  • Synonyms

    • Decyl D-glucopyranoside
    • 54549-25-6
    • Decyl D-glucoside
    • D-Glucopyranoside, decyl
    • EINECS 259-218-1
    • DTXSID30893008
    • RefChem:131359
    • DTXCID001315262
    • 259-218-1
    • (3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-(Decyloxy)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-3,4,5-triol
    • 141464-42-8
    • C16H32O6
    • MFCD23103077
    • (3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-decoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
    • 1-decyl-D-glucopyranoside
    • (3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-(Decyloxy)-6-(hydroxymethyl)-tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-3,4,5-triol
    • decyl glucopyranoside
    • (3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-(DECYLOXY)-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)OXANE-3,4,5-TRIOL
    • n-decyl-d-glucopyranoside
    • Capryl/Caprylyl Glycoside
    • SCHEMBL43196
    • orb2938930
    • APG0814
    • AKOS016004985
    • Decyl glucoside, 50% aqueous solution
    • DS-3841
    • MD13516
    • D-Glucose decyl octyl ether, oligomeric
    • DB-187061
    • DB-336025
    • A12754
    • F227478
    • (3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-decoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3,4,5-triol
    • 141464-42-8

  • Applications

    Decyl D-glucopyranoside (CAS 54549-25-6) is a renewable, nonionic surfactant used as a mild cleansing and emulsifying agent in cosmetic and personal care formulations, including facial cleansers, shampoos, and body washes. It is also employed in household and industrial cleaners for gentle surface activity and effective cleaning performance, such as dish detergents and multi-purpose cleaners. In formulation science, it serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping disperse fragrances and essential oils and stabilizing oil–water mixtures. It can act as a surfactant and wetting agent in coatings, inks, and polymer processing to improve wetting, leveling, and dispersion. Its biodegradable, plant-derived glucoside structure supports environmental performance, subject to local regulations and formulation limits.

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IFRA standard 51

Recommendation
No restriction
Maximum acceptable concentrations in the finished product (%)
Category 1
Products applied to the lips
 No restriction Category 7A
Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact
 No restriction
Category 2
Products applied to the axillae
 No restriction Category 7B
Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact
 No restriction
Category 3
Products applied to the face/body using fingertips
 No restriction Category 8
Products with significant anogenital exposure
 No restriction
Category 4
Products related to fine fragrance
 No restriction Category 9
Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off
 No restriction
Category 5A
Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 10A
Household care products with mostly hand contact
 No restriction
Category 5B
Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 10B
Household care products with mostly hand contact, including aerosol/spray products (with potential leave-on skin contact)
 No restriction
Category 5C
Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 11A
Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure
 No restriction
Category 5D
Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc
 No restriction Category 11B
Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure
 No restriction
Category 6
Products with oral and lip exposure
 No restriction Category 12
Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin
 No restriction