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ISOMALT

(2xi)-6-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-arabino-hexitol is a glycosyl alditol consisting of alpha-D-glucopyranose and (2)-D-arabino-hexitol residues joined in sequence by a (11) glycosidic bond.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 11 list it before the 1% line and 14 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 24 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 24

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII S870P55O2W · registered name ISOMALT · mixture

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

(2xi)-6-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-arabino-hexitol is a glycosyl alditol consisting of alpha-D-glucopyranose and (2)-D-arabino-hexitol residues joined in sequence by a (11) glycosidic bond. It is functionally related to an alpha-D-glucose.

Source: PubChem

A complex mixture of polysaccharides obtained by enzyme treatment of sucrose. It consists mainly of 6-0-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol and 1-0-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol

Cosmetic roles

Draws in and holds moistureHUMECTANT

Safety & regulatory references

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Monosaccharides, Disaccharides and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name イソマルト: 本品は、スクロース(*)の酵素転移反応により得られるポリサッカライドの混合物であり、主にD-グルコピラノシル-D-マンニトール及びD-グルコピラノシル-D-ソルビトールからなる。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

ISOMALTINCI아이소말트Korean label name (MFDS standard)D-Glucitol, 6-O-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-, mixture with 1-O-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitolSynonymイソマルトJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
64519-82-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID8020753
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID30819960
IUPAC
(2xi)-6-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-arabino-hexitol
Molecular formula
C12H24O11
Molecular weight
344.313 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 22 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Flavouring and nutrient18
  • Humectant2
  • Filler1
  • Anti-caking agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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