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Arbutin
Product Details
Category
Antioxidant Cosmetic Chemicals
Molecular Formula
C12H16O7
CAS Number
497-76-7
Synonyms
Hydroquinone-Beta-D-glucopyranoside
Purity
≥98%
Solubility
H2O: 50 mg/mL hot, clear
Quality Level
200
Storage
Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
Application
Arbutin, a glycosylated hydroquinone, is used in studies on melanin biosynthesis and as an inhibitor to identify, differentiate and characterize tyrosinase(s).
Boiling Point
375.31°C (rough estimate)
Melting Point
195 °C
Product Description
Arbutin is a derivative of hydroquinone used in skin-whitening ingredients. It is reported to inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, which is a key enzyme for melanin biosynthesis. This acts to effectively prevent the anomalous increase of melanin which is blamed for age or sun spots and freckles.
EC Number
207-850-3
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
272.25
Physical State
Powder
MDL number
MFCD00016915
NACRES
NA.25
InChI Key
BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-RMPHRYRLSA-N
SMILES
OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](Oc2ccc(O)cc2)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O
InChI
1S/C12H16O7/c13-5-8-9(15)10(16)11(17)12(19-8)18-7-3-1-6(14)2-4-7/h1-4,8-17H,5H2/t8-,9-,10+,11-,12-/m1/s1
Hazard Codes
Xn
WGK Germany
3
RTECS
CE8863000
HS Code
29389090
Water Solubility
10-15 g/100 mL at 20 ºC
Color
White
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