Decyl glucoside is a mild non-ionic surfactant used in cosmetic formularies,^[1] 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.

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Decyl glucoside

Names
IUPAC name Decyl β-D-glucopyranoside
Systematic IUPAC name (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-(Decyloxy)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
Identifiers
CAS Number	58846-77-8 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	55973
ECHA InfoCard	100.055.863
PubChem CID	62142
UNII	Z17H97EA6Y Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID2041208
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
SMILES O(CCCCCCCCCC)[C@@H]1O[C@@H]([C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)CO
Properties
Chemical formula	C16H32O6
Molar mass	320.426 g·mol−1
Hazards
Safety data sheet (SDS)	MSDS
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

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Decyl glucoside was invented by Robert Prairie in 1934.

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

• Lauryl glucoside
• Octyl glucoside