Description
Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone extracted from bearberry plant. Arbutin acts as an inhibitor of tyrosinase, and is used as a skin-lightening agent for the prevention of melanin formation in skin conditions. It is a good functional cosmetics material.
Synonyms
4-Hydroxyphenyl b-D-glucopyranoside
Hydroquinone-b-D-glucoside
IUPAC Name
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
Molecular Formula
C12H16O7
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1O)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O)O
InChI
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
InChIKey
BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-RMPHRYRLSA-N
Solubility
water, 9.591e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Application
skin-lightening agent
Stability
Stable. Hygroscopic - store under dry nitrogen.