ALPHA-ARBUTIN- ▸ Skin brightening: Cosmetic skin-lightening/brightening ingredient.
- ▸ Skin conditioning: Cosmetic skin-conditioning functional class (CIR).
- ▸ Cosmetic antioxidant: Antioxidant functional additive in skin-care formulations.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Alpha arbutin (CAS 84380-01-8, C12H16O7) is the alpha-anomer glucoside of hydroquinone — a glycoside. In cosmetic formulations arbutin is documented for use as a skin-brightening (skin-lightening) ingredient and as a cosmetic skin-conditioning and antioxidant additive. Supplied as a fine-chemical cosmetic ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is alpha arbutin used for in cosmetics?
Alpha arbutin (CAS 84380-01-8, C12H16O7) is the alpha-anomer glucoside of hydroquinone. In cosmetic formulations it is documented for use as a skin-brightening (skin-lightening) ingredient and as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant functional additive. Supplied as a fine-chemical cosmetic ingredient.
What is the chemical formula and CAS number for alpha arbutin?
Alpha arbutin has the molecular formula C12H16O7 and CAS 84380-01-8. It is a glycoside (the alpha-anomer of arbutin); purity is confirmed on the Certificate of Analysis per lot.
What is the difference between alpha arbutin and beta arbutin?
Both are glucosides of hydroquinone differing in anomeric configuration — alpha vs. beta linkage. Alpha arbutin (CAS 84380-01-8) is the alpha-anomer. We supply alpha arbutin to a defined cosmetic specification stated on the CoA; specify the anomer you require.
What HS code applies to alpha arbutin?
Alpha arbutin classifies under HS 2938.90 — glycosides and their derivatives, other. Confirm the destination-country tariff line with your customs broker.
What is the cost of bulk alpha arbutin?
Bulk pricing depends on purity grade and order volume. We supply cosmetic manufacturers in drums and bulk packaging — request a quote with your target grade and tonnage for current pricing, SDS, and CoA.