INCI Name
ACETONE
Functions
2 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
denaturant
What It Does
Acetone
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
58.08
g/mol
LogP
-0.10
Partition coefficient (lipophilicity)
H-Bond Donors
0
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
17.1
Angstroms squared
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
DHA undergoes Maillard browning with free amino acids on skin to produce melanoidins (the tan). Free amino acids IN THE FORMULA (aloe vera juice, hydrolyzed proteins, peptide complexes, amino acid blends) react with DHA pre-application, degrading the active and accelerating off-smell development over shelf life. Remove the amino-acid source, switch to glycerin/propanediol/sodium PCA for hydration, or use encapsulated DHA if the amino-acid ingredient is brand-critical.
Ethoxylated surfactants (Ceteareth-*, PEG-*, Polysorbate-*, Poloxamer-*) accumulate peroxides over shelf life via air oxidation of the polyoxyethylene chain. The resulting peroxides degrade DHA, accelerating off-smell and producing orange tones. For DHA formulations, prefer non-ethoxylated emulsifiers: Polyglyceryl-* esters (Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate), Lecithin, Sucrose Stearate, Olivem 1000 (Cetearyl Olivate + Sorbitan Olivate).
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- ACETONE
- Common Name
- acetone
- CAS Number
- 67-64-1
- Category
- denaturant