Arbutin
Arbutin is a derivative of hydroquinone used in skin-whitening ingredients. It is reported to inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, which is a key enzyme for melanin biosynthesis. This acts to effectively prevent the anomalous increase of melanin which is blamed for age or sun spots and freckles.
| Catalog Number | CDC10-0032 |
| Alternative Name(s) | Hydroquinone-Beta-D-glucopyranoside |
| Research Area | Used for research and manufacturing |
| Molecular Formula | C12H16O7 |
| CAS# | 497-76-7 |
| 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 |
| SMILES | OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](Oc2ccc(O)cc2)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O |
| EC Number | 207-850-3 |
| Size | inquire |
| Supplier Page | https://www.formulationbio.com/arbutin-item-2114.html |