Alpha-Arbutin
✓ EU AllowedAlso known as: Alpha Arbutin, Alpha arbutin
Identification
CAS Number 84380-01-8
EINECS / EC 282-954-5
CosIng Ref 54359
Chemical Name 4-Hydroxyphenyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside
Formula C12H16O7
Mol. Weight 272.25 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Active - Brightening
Secondary Functions BLEACHING; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
Origin Synthetic
Category Actives
Manufacturer Hangzhou Rebtech Novel Material
EU Regulatory Status
SCCS Opinion View SCCS opinion →
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) SCCS/1652/22
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
Dermal Absorption 1%
LD₅₀ Oral >2000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.3 / 4.0
Source SCCS Opinion ↗
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Skin brightening; melanin inhibition; safer than hydroquinone
Suppliers & Documents
Hangzhou Rebtech Novel Material 🇨🇳 China
Documents