
α-Arbutin (CAS 84380-01-8) | Skin Brightening Cosmetic Ingredient | Amorewell
Product Information
Product Overview
α-Arbutin (Alpha-Arbutin) is a highly stable and bioactive skin brightening ingredient derived from glycosylated hydroquinone.
It is widely used in modern skincare formulations to help improve uneven skin tone and enhance overall skin radiance appearance.
Compared with β-Arbutin, α-Arbutin offers higher stability, stronger activity, and better formulation compatibility, making it a preferred ingredient in premium cosmetic systems.
Key Benefits
✔ Helps improve skin brightness and radiance appearance
✔ Supports more even-looking skin tone
✔ Highly stable against heat and light compared to β-Arbutin
✔ Suitable for sensitive skin formulations
✔ Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic actives
✔ Effective at low usage concentration
Applications
Skincare Applications
- Brightening serums
- Spot-care formulations
- Anti-aging skincare products
- Daily moisturizing creams
- Sensitive skin brightening systems
Functional Cosmetic Systems
- Melanin regulation systems (cosmetic positioning)
- Radiance-enhancing formulations
- Multi-active brightening complexes
- Whitening serum systems
Specifications
| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay | ≥ 99.95% |
| Hydroquinone ppm | Negative |
| Melting point | 202~207 ℃ |
| Clarity of water solution | Transparent, colorless, none suspended matters |
| pH value of 1% aqueous solution | 5.0~7.0 |
| Specific rotation | 【α】20D=+174.0°~+186.0º |
| Infra-red peak value | 1514cm-1 1229cm-1 1215cm-1 1059cm-1 1034cm-1 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol |
| Arsenic | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Heavy metal | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 0.5% |
Why Choose Amorewell α-Arbutin
Amorewell supplies high-purity cosmetic brightening ingredients for global skincare formulators.
✔ High purity (≥99%) and stable quality
✔ Excellent formulation compatibility
✔ Low impurity profile (hydroquinone-free control)
✔ Suitable for premium whitening systems
✔ Global cosmetic ingredient supply capability
Packaging
- 100 g / bottle
- 500 g / bottle
- 1 kg / bag
- 25 kg / drum
- Customized packaging available
Related Products
α-Arbutin (CAS 84380-01-8) | Skin Brightening Cosmetic Ingredient | Amorewell
- INCI Name: Alpha-Arbutin
- CAS Number: 84380-01-8
- Molecular Formula: C12H16O7
- Molecular Weight: 272.25
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Purity: ≥99%
- pH (1% solution): 5.0 – 7.0
- Function: Skin brightening agent / cosmetic active
- Solubility: Water soluble



