Description

2-Ethylhexyl6-o-(Alpha)-D-Glucopyranosyl-(Alpha)-D-Glucopyranoside is a high-purity, non-ionic alkyl polyglycoside surfactant derived from renewable carbohydrate sources. This compound is valued for its excellent surface-active properties, biodegradability, and mildness, making it a preferred choice in formulations requiring high performance with environmental and safety considerations. It is primarily utilized by R&D and manufacturing professionals in the personal care, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• As a primary or co-surfactant in mild personal care products such as shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
• Formulation of high-performance, eco-friendly household and industrial cleaning agents.
• Use as a solubilizer and stabilizer for active ingredients in cosmetic and topical pharmaceutical emulsions.
• Component in agricultural adjuvants to enhance the spreading and penetration of agrochemicals.
• Raw material for the synthesis of more complex sugar-based surfactants and specialty polymers.
• Application in biochemical research as a mild detergent for membrane protein studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethylhexyl6-o-(Alpha)-D-Glucopyranosyl-(Alpha)-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	330980-61-5
Molecular Formula	C20H38O11
Molecular Weight	454.51 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylhexyl α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-α-D-glucopyranoside; 2-Ethylhexyl α-maltoside; 2-EH-α-Maltoside; Octyl α-maltoside (common name variant); APG (Alkyl Polyglycoside) derivative; Sugar-based surfactant; Non-ionic biosurfactant; Heptyl glucoside maltoside (informal)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethylhexyl6-o-(Alpha)-D-Glucopyranosyl-(Alpha)-D-Glucopyranoside is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure high purity and consistency, with specifications tailored to meet the demands of cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.