Sodium Glucuronate

Sodium Glucuronate

AKA “Monosodium glucuronate, RefChem:887545, Sodium D-glucuronate, D-GLUCURONIC ACID SODIUM SALT, D-Glucuronic acid, sodium salt (1:1), Glucuronate sodium, sodium-d-glucuronate”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Sodium glucuronate

AKA: Monosodium glucuronate, RefChem:887545, Sodium D-glucuronate, D-GLUCURONIC ACID SODIUM SALT, D-Glucuronic acid, Sodium salt (1:1), Glucuronate sodium, Sodium-d-glucuronate

Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Sugar-Based Active

Synthetic

Clean

A natural humectant that draws moisture deep into skin and hair, leaving them soft, hydrated, and smooth.

Formula

C6H9NaO7

Mol. Weight

216.12

CAS #

14984-34-0, 4934-42-3

Form

Liquid

State

Monohydrate: White solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

See origin →

Functions

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Draws water to skin

Traditional Use

A synthetic derivative of glucuronic acid developed for cosmetic use in the late 20th century. Used as a hydrating and skin-conditioning agent designed to mimic natural humectants.