Methyl glucoside propoxylate

Methyl glucoside propoxylate (CAS 61849-72-7) is a propoxylated sugar-based polyol used as a functional ingredient in personal care and industrial formulations. It acts as a humectant, rheology modifier, and carrier across a range of finished product types. In personal care formulations, it conditions skin by retaining moisture and improving the sensory profile of creams, lotions, and cleansers. Formulators incorporate it as a co-solvent or carrier to improve the dispersion of active ingredients.

Its polyol structure supports rheology modification in gel-based and emulsion systems where viscosity control is a formulation requirement. This makes it highly effective in topical pharmaceutical and cosmetic systems. In polymer and resin applications, it functions as a reactive polyol building block for polyurethane systems where bio-derived content is a specification target. This versatility allows for its use in diverse industrial sectors.

Methyl glucoside propoxylate is typically supplied as a viscous liquid. Technical and cosmetic-grade material are the most commonly available specifications, with grade selection driven by end-use regulatory requirements. Personal care applications generally require higher purity documentation than industrial uses. Bulk liquid supply in drums and IBCs is standard for both markets to ensure efficient logistics and handling for manufacturers.