Arbutin

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CAS Number 497-76-7
Molecular Formula C12H16O7
Molecular Weight 272.25
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Product Name:	Arbutin
Synonyms:	4-Hydroxyphenyl β-D-Glucopyranoside, Hydroquinone-β-D-glucoside
CAS:	497-76-7
MF:	C12H16O7
MW:	272.25
EINECS:	207-850-3
Arbutin Chemical Properties
mp	195-198 °C
alpha	-64 º (c=3)
refractive index	-65.5 ° (C=4, H2O)
storage	2-8°C
solubility	H₂O: 50 mg/mL hot, clear
Water Solubility	10-15 g/100 mL at 20 ºC
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
Merck	14,773
BRN	89673
Stability:	Stable. Hygroscopic - store under dry nitrogen.
Usage	Arbutin is a component used in the skin-whitening cosmetics.

Safety Information
Hazard Codes	Xn
Risk Statements	20/21/22-36/37/38
Safety Statements	22-24/25-36-26
WGK Germany	3
RTECS	CE8863000
F	3-1022-24/25-36-26-23
HS Code	29389090

Introduction:

Arbutin is a glycoside; a glycosylated hydroquinone extracted from the bearberry plant in the genus Arctostaphylos; inhibits tyrosinase and thus prevents the formation of melanin. IC50 value: Target: tyrosinase

Function(s): Antioxidant; Skin-Conditioning Agent, Lightening agent

Application

Arbutin, a glycosylated hydroquinone, is used in studies on melanin biosynthesis and as an inhibitor to identify, differentiate and characterize tyrosinase(s).

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