Arbutin

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Category
Phenols
Cat.No.
NP5160
CAS
497-76-7
Product Name
Arbutin
Structure

Product Details

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 β-D-glucopyranoside; Hydroquinone-b-D-glucoside; Glucopyranoside, p-hydroxyphenyl, β-D-; Arbutine; Arbutoside; Arbutyne; Hydroquinone glucose; Hydroquinone β-D-glucopyranoside; NSC 4036; p-Arbutin; p-Hydroxyphenyl β-D-glucopyranoside; p-Hydroxyphenyl β-D-glucoside; Ursin; Uvasol; β-Arbutin
IUPAC Name
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
Molecular Weight
272.25
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
Boiling Point
561.6±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
198-201 °C
Flash Point
293.4°C
Purity
≥98%
Density
1.556±0.06 g/cm3
Solubility
Soluble in Water
Appearance
White Solid
Application
skin-lightening agent
Storage
Store at RT, under inert atmosphere
EINECS
207-850-3
Form
Powder
MDL
MFCD00016915
Packaging
50 g
Refractive Index
1.65
Stability
Stable. Hygroscopic - store under dry nitrogen.
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