Functional Roles
Industries Served
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H302 (88.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 84380-01-8 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol |
| InChI Key | BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-ZIQFBCGOSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 158637 |
| INCI Name | ALPHA-ARBUTIN |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Alpha Arbutin (CAS 84380-01-8) is a glucoside derivative with the molecular formula C12H16O7, functioning as a conditioning agent in industrial formulations. This specialty additive is primarily utilized in beauty and personal care applications where conditioning properties are required. The compound, also known as 4-Hydroquinone-α-D-Glucopyranoside, carries a GHS Warning signal classification.