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002838 Arbutin CAS: 497-76-7

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CAS Number
497-76-7
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C12H16O7
Molecular Weight
272.25
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
RT
4-Hydroxyphenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside; Arbutine; Arbutoside; Arbutyne; Hydroquinone Glucose; Hydroquinone β-D-Glucopyranoside; NSC 4036; Ursin; Uvasol; p-Arbutin; p-Hydroxyphenyl β-D-Glucopyranoside; p-Hydroxyphenyl β-D-Glucoside; β-Arbutin

Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone extracted from bearberry plant. Arbutin is a known inhibitor of tyrosinase, which in turn prevents the formation of melanin. Arbutin is often used as a skin-lightening agent in cosmetic products.

References
Magnusson, B., et al.: J. Invest. Dermatol., 52, 268 (1969), Goodwin, B., et al.: Contact Dermatitis, 7, 248, (1981), ,Itoh, M., et al.: J. Dermatol., 9, 223 (1982), Sugimoto, K., et al.: Biol. Pharm. Bull., 24, 510 (2004)
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