preservative

Hydroxyacetophenone

INCI: HYDROXYACETOPHENONE
CAS 99-93-4 EC 202-802-8
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Preservative Booster, Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
99-93-4
EC Number
202-802-8
INCI
HYDROXYACETOPHENONE
Category
preservative
Updated
Apr 2, 2026