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Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

CAS 68936-95-8 · Formula C68H133O18-3 · MW 1238.8 g/mol

A sugar-derived nonionic emulsifier that stabilizes oil-in-water creams and lotions. It is used as a nonionic emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer in personal-care and cosmetic oil-in-water formulations.

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CAS Number
68936-95-8
Formula
C68H133O18-3
Molecular Weight
1238.8 g/mol
Material Family
Surfactants - Nonionic
At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Nonionic
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Surfactancy · Emolliency
Functional Roles
Surfactancy Emolliency
INCI Name
METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE
CosIng Functions
SKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Industries Served
Beauty & Personal Care HI&I Cleaning
Applications & Use Cases
  • ▸ Emulsification: Nonionic oil-in-water emulsifier for creams and lotions
  • ▸ Emulsion stability: Stabilizer for cosmetic emulsions
  • ▸ Personal care: Mild emulsifying base for skin-care formulations
Safety & Handling
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
68936-95-8
Molecular Formula
C68H133O18-3
Molecular Weight
1238.8 g/mol
IUPAC Name
bis((2R,3S,4S,5R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methoxyoxane-3,4,5-triol);tris(octadecanoate)
INCI Name
METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE
PubChem CID
155145
InChI Key
YFNDWXFUVJDXDA-RECQOEMFSA-K
Synonyms & Trade Names
D-Glucopyranoside methyl METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE (II) METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE [II] GRILLOCOSE PS GLUCATE SS TEGO CARE PS METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE [INCI] METHYL GLUCOSIDE SESQUIPALMITOSTEARATE D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, METHYL, PALMITOSTEARATE (2:3) Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate UNII-V1YW10H14D YFNDWXFUVJDXDA-RECQOEMFSA-K Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Glucate SS(TM) (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methoxyoxane-3,4,5-triol;octadecanoate
Full Description

Methyl glucose sesquistearate (CAS 68936-95-8) is a nonionic ester of methyl glucoside and stearic acid. It is used as a nonionic emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer in personal-care and cosmetic oil-in-water formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is methyl glucose sesquistearate used for?

It is a nonionic emulsifier (CAS 68936-95-8), an ester of methyl glucoside and stearic acid, used in personal-care and cosmetic oil-in-water formulations to emulsify and stabilize creams and lotions. RawSource supplies it in bulk to cosmetic and personal-care formulators.

What type of emulsifier is methyl glucose sesquistearate?

It is a nonionic, glucose-derived ester emulsifier used as the emulsifying base in oil-in-water (O/W) systems. As a nonionic, it is compatible across a broad pH range and with other nonionic and ionic ingredients.

What is methyl glucose sesquistearate made from?

It is the sesqui-ester of methyl glucoside (a methyl ether of glucose) and stearic acid, a C18 fatty acid. The 'sesqui' designation indicates an average of roughly 1.5 stearate groups per methyl glucoside.

What can be used as a substitute for methyl glucose sesquistearate?

Formulators commonly evaluate other nonionic O/W emulsifiers in the same HLB range, such as glyceryl stearate, sorbitan esters, or related methyl glucose esters like methyl glucose dioleate; suitability depends on your oil phase and target viscosity. Request a CoA and technical data from RawSource to match specifications.

What bulk packaging and documentation are available?

RawSource supplies methyl glucose sesquistearate in bulk for manufacturing, with a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet provided per shipment. Request a bulk quote with your target volume for current pricing and lead time.

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