Decyl glucoside is a surfactant made up of glucose that is commonly included in shampoos and body washes. It is derived from vegetable sources such as coconut or palm kernel oil and glucose, and it has an impressive capacity to create foam. In addition, it is gentle on the skin and quickly breaks down when exposed to the environment.

Decyl Glucoside (Wikipedia)

Decyl glucoside is a mild non-ionic surfactant used in cosmetic formularies, 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.

Decyl glucoside

Names
IUPAC name Decyl β-D-glucopyranoside
Preferred 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

Decyl glucoside was invented by Robert Prairie in 1934.