Hexylglucoside

Product Details

CasNo： 54549-24-5

MF： C12H24O6

Appearance： paste

Delivery Time： 15 days

Packing： 25kg/drum

Purity： 50%

1. Basic Information

• CAS Number: 54549-24-5
• Chemical Formula: C12​H24​O6​
• Molecular Weight: 264.32 g/mol
• Appearance:
  • Pure form: White or off-white crystalline powder at room temperature.
  • Commercial grade: Typically 75% aqueous solution, presenting as an amber liquid.
• Density: 1.23±0.1 g/cm3
• Boiling Point: ℃ (at standard atmospheric pressure)
• Flash Point: 215.2℃
• Water Solubility: 750 g/L (at 20℃, high water solubility for easy formulation)

2. Key Characteristics & Advantages

• Low-Foaming & Defoaming Property: As a short-chain alkyl glucoside (C6 alkyl chain), it exhibits low foaming behavior and can even enhance defoaming effects in formulation systems—ideal for scenarios where excessive foam is undesirable (e.g., high-pressure industrial cleaning).
• Excellent Solubility: Besides its high water solubility, it can act as a solubilizer to improve the solubility of water-insoluble compounds (e.g., oil-soluble active ingredients in skincare products), simplifying formulation processes.
• Strong Stability: It maintains stable performance under harsh conditions, including resistance to strong alkalis, high temperatures (up to 120℃), and high-concentration electrolytes. This makes it suitable for industrial applications with extreme operating environments.
• Mildness & Environmental Friendliness: It is non-irritating to human skin and mucous membranes, posing no burden when used in skincare products. Additionally, it is fully biodegradable (meeting OECD biodegradability standards) and free of toxic residues, aligning with global environmental protection requirements.

3. Application Fields

Industrial Cleaning Sector

• Food-Grade Cleaning: Suitable for cleaners used in food production scenarios, such as mechanical parts cleaning in food processing plants and beer bottle washing. It can also function as a drying agent to speed up surface drying and prevent water spots.
• Industrial Degreasing & Scouring: Used in alkali-resistant and high-temperature textile scouring agents (to remove impurities from fabric fibers) and steel plate cleaners (to eliminate oil stains on metal surfaces without corroding substrates).

Personal Care Sector

• Skincare Products: Serves as a mild cleanser in formulations like serums, lotions, and facial cleansers. For example, it is an ingredient in Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution, where it gently removes dirt and excess oil from the skin surface without disrupting the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

4. Storage & Handling

• Storage Conditions: Store at room temperature (15–25℃) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Avoid direct sunlight and extreme temperatures (do not freeze or expose to temperatures above 40℃).
• Handling Precautions:
  • When using the crystalline powder form, avoid direct skin contact and inhalation of dust. Wear protective gloves, safety goggles, and a dust mask.
  • For the aqueous solution, prevent spillage; in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
• Shelf Life: 24 months from the production date when stored in sealed, original packaging.