INCI Name
2-ACETYLHYDROQUINONE
Functions
3 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
antioxidant
What It Does
Ethanone, 1-(2,5-Dihydroxyphenyl)-
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
152.15
g/mol
LogP
1.70
Partition coefficient (lipophilicity)
H-Bond Donors
2
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
57.5
Angstroms squared
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
BENZOYL PEROXIDEIncompatibleOxidation
Benzoyl Peroxide oxidizes Hydroquinone on contact, forming a dark brown/orange stain on skin. These must never be combined.
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- 2-ACETYLHYDROQUINONE
- CAS Number
- 490-78-8
- Category
- antioxidant