Lauryl glucoside is a mild, non-ionic surfactant commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products for its cleansing and foaming properties. It is derived from renewable plant sources, primarily glucose and lauryl alcohol. Known for its gentle action, it is ideal for sensitive skin and is often found in formulations such as shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers. Similar to decyl glucoside and octyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside offers excellent solubility in water and is biodegradable, making it an environmentally friendly option in cosmetic formulations.
Parameters
Boiling point | 301℃ at 101.3kPa |
density | 1.16 at 20℃ |
vapor pressure | 0.008Pa at 20℃ |
refractive index | 1.4450 |
form | Solid |
color | Slightly yellowish |
Odor | Mild, sweet, fatty odor |
InChI | InChI=1/C18H36O6/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-23-18-17(22)16(21)15(20)14(13-19)24-18/h14-22H,2-13H2,1H3/t14-,15-,16+,17-,18?/s3 |
InChIKey | PYIDGJJWBIBVIA-KGFPCJIYNA-N |
SMILES | O(CCCCCCCCCCCC)C1O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O |&1:15,18,20,22,r| |
LogP | -0.07 at 20℃ |
Surface tension | 29.5mN/m at 1g/L and 23℃ |
EPA Substance Registry System | D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, C10-16-alkyl glycosides (110615-47-9) |
