Fructose is a naturally occurring monosaccharide commonly known as fruit sugar. It is a six-carbon carbohydrate with the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆ and is naturally present in fruits, honey and various plant-derived materials. In personal-care formulations, Fructose Cosmetic Ingredient can be used as a water-soluble carbohydrate ingredient, particularly where moisture management and skin-conditioning functionality are desired.
Fructose is highly water soluble and can therefore be incorporated into suitable aqueous formulation systems. Its compatibility with water-based products makes it relevant to skincare, cleansing and selected personal-care formulations. The ingredient should be selected according to the required grade, purity, physical form and intended application.
D-Fructose has the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆ and molecular weight 180.16 g/mol. Its CAS Number is 57-48-7. Fructose is structurally a ketohexose and exists in equilibrium between different cyclic and open-chain forms in aqueous systems.
The USP-NF Fructose monograph specifies that fructose, after drying under the stated conditions, contains 98.0–102.0% fructose, calculated according to the monograph. This is a pharmacopeial specification and should not automatically be treated as the specification of every cosmetic-grade material.
For commercial cosmetic ingredient supply, the applicable specification should be established according to the supplied grade and actual batch testing.
Fructose can contribute to the functionality of personal-care formulations through its water-soluble carbohydrate characteristics. It can be considered for formulations where a soluble ingredient is required alongside other moisturising or skin-conditioning components.
Fructose-based ingredients also occur in cosmetic ingredient systems where fructose is combined with glucose, sucrose or other carbohydrate-derived materials. COSMILE identifies fructose-containing ingredient systems with skin-conditioning and emollient-related functions.
Its formulation behaviour is influenced by concentration, water content, temperature, pH and the other components present in the finished formulation.
Fructose Cosmetic Ingredient can be considered for:
Because Fructose is highly soluble in water, it is particularly suitable for aqueous formulation systems. The appropriate grade should be selected according to the finished product's formulation requirements.
Fructose should be handled according to the technical requirements of the selected grade. Its high water solubility allows incorporation into the aqueous phase of compatible formulations.
Formulators should consider the concentration of Fructose together with the overall water activity, pH, preservation system and processing temperature. Carbohydrate-containing formulations may require particular attention to storage conditions and thermal processing because prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures can influence colour and degradation-related characteristics.
The distinction between a cosmetic raw material specification and a pharmacopeial specification is also important. USP-NF values can provide a recognized quality reference where the material is supplied to that standard, but the actual SDP batch specification and COA should remain the controlling commercial document.
Swapnroop supplies Fructose Cosmetic Ingredient for manufacturers and formulators requiring a water-soluble carbohydrate raw material for personal-care applications. As a cosmetic ingredient manufacturer and bulk supplier in India, Fructose can be considered for skincare, moisturising and other formulation systems where its technical characteristics are appropriate.
For B2B sourcing, the material should be evaluated according to its grade, physical form, purity, water content and applicable quality documentation. Bulk cosmetic ingredient supply can support manufacturers looking for consistent raw-material sourcing for larger formulation requirements.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or colourless crystals / white powder |
| Assay (HPLC) | 98.0–102.0%, |
| Melting Point | Approximately 103–105° |