Alpha Arbutin Powder 99% Cosmetic Grade for Skin Whitening
Introduction of Alpha Arbutin
Alpha Arbutin also known as 4-Hydroxyphenyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside, is mainly used to bind to tyrosinase of melanocytes in the skin and inhibit tyrosinase activity. It's a popular whitening agent in Japan and other Asian countries. It mainly use in cream, essence, facial mask for whiten skin and freckles removal. And the ability of α-arbutin to inhibit this enzyme (whitening effect) is 10 to 15 times than of β-arbutin.
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Unique biological enzyme method |
| The residue of hydro is less than 2ppm |
| The purity of alpha Arbutin is more than 99.9% |
| α Arbutin Powder 99% Cosmetic Grade for Skin Whitening |
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Product Name |
α-arbutin |
| Synonym Name |
4-Hydroxyphenyl-alpha -D-glucopyranoside |
| CAS # |
84380-01-8 |
| Molecular weight |
C12H16O7 |
| Specifications: |
α Arbutin 99%, α Arbutin 98% |
| Appearance: |
White Crystal Powder |
| Certification: |
ISO9001/HACCP/ISO22000/HALAL/KOSHER |
| Shelf Life |
24 months |
Function of Alpha Arbutin
- Anti-inflammatory, repairing and whitening effects.
- α-arbutin directly inhibits tyrosinase activity.
Benefits of Alpha Arbutin
- α Arbutin acts as a whitening agent to reduce melanin in the skin.
- α Arbutin can tighten pores and skin, it can also promote cell growth and help skin wounds heal.
- α Arbutin also regard as antiseptic and anti-inflammatory ingredients.
| Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Methods |
| Active Ingredients Tests |
| α-Arbutin |
≥99.5% |
HPLC |
| Hydro |
≤1.00ppm |
HPLC |
| Physical Tests |
| Appearance |
White Crystal Powder |
Visual |
| Particle size |
90% pass 60mesh |
Ch.P 2020 IV<0982> |
| Melting Point |
202.0~210.0 ±0.5 ºC |
Ch.P 2020 IV<0612> |
| Specific Optical Rotation |
+174.0˚~+186.0˚ |
Ch.P 2020 IV<0621> |
| pH value (1% solution) |
5.0~7.0 |
Ch.P 2020 IV<0631> |
| Water contents |
≤0.5% |
GB 5009.3 |
| Total ash |
≤0.5% |
GB 5009.4 |
| Chemical Tests |
| Heavy Metals |
≤50.00ppm |
GB 5009.11 |
| Arsenic <As> |
≤3.00ppm |
GB 5009.11 |
| Lead <Pb> |
≤5.00ppm |
GB 5009.12 |
| <Cd> |
≤2.00ppm |
GB 5009.15 |
| <Hg> |
≤1.00ppm |
GB 5009.17 |
| Microbiological Tests |
| Total Bacteria Counts |
≤300cfu/g |
GB 4789.2 |
| Yeast and Molds |
≤10cfu/g |
GB 4789.15 |
| Coliforms |
≤90MPN/100g |
GB 4789.3 |
| Salmonella |
Negative |
GB 4789.4 |
| Staphylococcus aureus |
Negative |
GB 4789.10 |
| Shigella |
Negative |
GB 4789.5 |
| Cosmetic |
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| cream |
essence |
facial mask |
| Raw Materials for Burns and Scalds |
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| Alpha arbutin is a new type of burn medicine ingredient, characterized by rapid analgesic, anti-inflammatory, strong quickly eliminates the redness and swelling, heal quickly without leaving scars. |
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