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Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is a non-ionic surfactant that is used as a foaming, cleansing, conditioning, or emulsifying agent.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) can be used as a base surfactant or a co-surfactant in cleansers.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) has excellent foaming capacity and good dermatological compatibility.
CAS: 58846-77-8
MF: C16H32O6
MW: 320.42
EINECS: 261-469-7
Synonyms
DECYL GLUCOPYRANOSIDE;DECYL-B-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE;DECYL-BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE;N-DECYL B-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE;N-DECYL-BETA-D-GLC;N-DECYL-BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE;.beta.-D-Glucopyranoside, decyl;Decylb-D-glucopyranoside
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) can be used alongside other glucosides to enhance the foam and skin conditioning properties.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) can also be used in ionic formulations to add foam depth and emulsifying properties.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) 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 Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is plant-derived, biodegradable, and gentle for all hair types.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) was invented by Robert Prairie in 1934.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is a cationic surfactant, which inhibits bacterial growth by disrupting the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) has been used as an antimicrobial agent in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and as a preservative in cosmetics.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) has also been shown to be effective against citric acid and sodium citrate, two common components of biofilm formation.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) has chemical stability in both acidic and alkaline environments and is not affected by pH levels.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is also a fatty acid with a hydroxyl group and an ethylene diamine side chain.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is a nonionic surfactant commonly used in biochemical and Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) can be used for the extraction, purification and structural analysis of cell membranes, and is widely used in the fields of proteomics and genetic engineering.
In addition, Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is also used as an auxiliary reagent and dehydrating agent in some biochemical experiments.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) Chemical Properties
Melting point: 75-130 °C
Boiling point: 476.5±45.0 °C(Predicted)
Alpha: -27 º (C=1% IN ETOH)
Density: 1.14±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
RTECS: LZ5776531
Storage temp.: Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C
Solubility: Soluble in methanol
Form: Powder
pka: 12.95±0.70(Predicted)
Color: White to Off-white
BRN: 85089
InChIKey: JDRSMPFHFNXQRB-IBEHDNSVSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference: 58846-77-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System: Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) (58846-77-8)
Uses
Non-ionic detergent used for solubilizing membrane proteins and in the development of sugar-based surfactant solutions.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) has an excellent foaming capacity and is very skin-friendly.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is often used on just any skin type and is a suitable co-surfactant in many cleansing products.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is considered ideal for sensitive skin types.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is used alongside glucosides to enhance foaming and skin conditioning properties.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) helps in removing dirt, oil and hydrates the skin/scalp well.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) has emulsifying properties and nourishes the body well.
In hair care preparations, Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) helps removing buildup without stripping hair of color or natural oils.
Skin care: Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) acts as an emulsifier, creates mild foam, makes the skin smooth and provides hydrating feel.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is used in facial cleansers, liquid body washes, moisturizers, liquid hand soaps, baby soap, baby shampoo, makeup remover, bubble bath, baby bubble bath, exfoliant/scrub, baby wipes, facial moisturizer, serums, bar soap, bath oil/salts/soak, sunscreens, shaving creams.
Hair care: Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is a gentle surfactant that cleanses the scalp and hair of dirt and excess oil without the risk of irritation.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is widely used in baby shampoos, shampoos, conditioner, beard cleansers.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is able to provide a luxurious lather that does not irritate the scalp and used in hair masks as well.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) does not strip off the natural oils which makes it a great option for those with dry or curly hair who want to remove buildup and avoid harshly disrupting the scalp's natural oil production.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) has superior foaming properties compared with other cleansers and thus helps to add texture or volume to the hair shaft
Synthesis
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is produced by the reaction of glucose from corn starch with the fatty alcohol decanol, which is derived from coconut.
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Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) or decyl d-glucoside, also named decylbeta- d-glucopyranoside, belongs to the alkyl glucosides family and is obtained by condensation of the fatty alcohol decyl alcohol and a d-glucose polymer.
This nonionic surfactant and cleansing agent has been widely used for several years, due to its foaming power and good tolerance in rinse-off products such as shampoos, hair dyes and colors, and soaps.
Decyl Glucoside (Capryl glycoside) is also employed in leave-on products such as no-rinsing cleansing milks, lotions, and several sunscreen agents and is contained as a stabilizing surfactant of organic microparticles in sunscreen agent Tinosorb M.
