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Arbutin

Arbutin

Product ID A6804
Cas No. 497-76-7
Purity ≥98%
Product Unit SizeCostQuantityStock
5 g $92.00 In stock
10 g $153.10 In stock
25 g $306.20 In stock
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Description

Arbutin is a glycoside hydroquinone originally found in Bergenia and Arctostaphylos that inhibits tyrosinase. Arbutin decreases melanin production and is commercially used in skin-lightening products. Arbutin also inhibits phospholipase A2 (PLA2).

Product Info

Cas No.

497-76-7

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C12H16O7

Formula Wt.

272.25

Chemical Name

4-Hydroxyphenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside

IUPAC Name

(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol

Synonym

Hydroquinone glucose, Arbutoside, Ursin

Melting Point

199-200°C

Solubility

Soluble in water (55mg/mL), DMSO (55mg/mL) and alcohol.

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient

Ship Temp

Ambient

Downloads

MSDS

A6804 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

A6804 Info Sheet PDF

References

Inoue Y, Hasegawa S, Yamada T, et al. Analysis of the effects of hydroquinone and arbutin on the differentiation of melanocytes. Biol Pharm Bull. 2013;36(11):1722-30. PMID: 24189417.

Lim YJ, Lee EH, Kang TH, et al. Inhibitory effects of arbutin on melanin biosynthesis of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone-induced hyperpigmentation in cultured brownish guinea pig skin tissues. Arch Pharm Res. 2009 Mar;32(3):367-73. PMID: 19387580.

Oliver AE, Crowe LM, de Araujo PS, et al. Arbutin inhibits PLA2 in partially hydrated model systems. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1996 Jul 12;1302(1):69-78. PMID: 8695657.

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