Decyl glucoside

Decyl glucoside

Names
IUPAC name (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-Decoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3,4,5-triol
Identifiers
CAS Registry Number	58846-77-8
ChemSpider	55973
InChI InChI=1/C16H32O6/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-21-16-15(20)14(19)13(18)12(11-17)22-16/h12-20H,2-11H2,1H3/t12-,13-,14+,15-,16-/m1/s1 Key: JDRSMPFHFNXQRB-IBEHDNSVBI
Jmol-3D images	Image
PubChem	62142
SMILES O(CCCCCCCCCC)[C@@H]1O[C@@H]([C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)CO
Properties
Molecular formula	C16H32O6
Molar mass	320.42 g·mol−1
Hazards
MSDS	MSDS
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Decyl glucoside is a mild non-ionic surfactant used in cosmetic formularies including baby shampoo and in products for individuals with a sensitive skin. Many natural personal care companies use this cleanser because it is plant-derived, biodegradable, and gentle for all hair types.

Synthesis

Decyl glucoside is produced by the reaction of glucose from corn starch with the fatty alcohol decanol which is derived from coconut.

See also

• Lauryl glucoside
• Octyl glucoside

References