INCI name: Alpha-Arbutin
Application products: whitening, freckle removal products
Product properties: white crystalline powder
Solubility: Soluble in water, 151g/L (20℃). It is easy to blend with other ingredients in the formula in warm (<70℃) or cold state.
Molecular formula: C12H16O7
Molecular weight: 272.251
CAS number: 84380-01-8
Molecular structure:

Recommended dosage:
Safe dosage for cosmetics ≤5%;
Recommended dosage is 0.2%~7%;
Over-the-counter OTC and external preparations for burns and scalds ≤10%.
Storage and shelf life:
Store in a sealed container, shaded, and in a cool and dry place. The temperature should be controlled between 5~25℃.
Under strict compliance with storage requirements, the shelf life is 2 years.
Quality Standards:
project |
index |
content |
≥ 99.95%
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Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
Melting point |
202~207°C
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Specific rotation |
【α】20D=+174.0°~+186.0º
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Solubility |
Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol |
Aqueous solution transparency |
Colorless and transparent, no suspended matter |
Hydroquinone ppm
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Not detected |
pH (1%Aqueous solution)
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5.0-7.0
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Heavy metal
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≤ 10 ppm
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arsenic |
≤ 2 ppm
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Infrared characteristic peak |
1514cm-11229cm-11215cm-11059cm-11034cm-1
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Loss on drying |
≤ 0.5%
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Ignition residue |
≤ 0.5%
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