INCI Name
ACETYL MANDELIC ACID
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
buffering agent
What It Does
Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-(acetyloxy)-,
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
194.18
g/mol
LogP
1.40
Partition coefficient (lipophilicity)
H-Bond Donors
1
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
63.6
Angstroms squared
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
RETINOLUse CautionpH Conflict
Mandelic Acid requires low pH (3.0-4.0) that destabilizes Retinol. While less irritating than Glycolic Acid, the pH conflict remains. Use in separate products.
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- ACETYL MANDELIC ACID
- CAS Number
- 51019-43-3
- Category
- buffering agent