INCI Name
ARBUTIN
Functions
3 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
antioxidant
What It Does
4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
272.25
g/mol
LogP
-0.70
Partition coefficient (lipophilicity)
H-Bond Donors
5
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
7
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
120.0
Angstroms squared
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
ASCORBIC ACIDNotepH Conflict
Arbutin is most stable and effective at pH 5-7, while L-Ascorbic Acid requires pH 2.5-3.5. Combined use forces a pH compromise that reduces efficacy of one or both. Use an Ascorbic Acid derivative if combining.
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- ARBUTIN
- CAS Number
- 497-76-7
- Category
- antioxidant