Alpha-arbutin
α-Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone and an anomer of naturally occurring arbutin. It is a potent inhibitor of tyrosinase, a vital enzyme involved in epidermal melanin biosynthesis. α-Arbutin finds extensive application as a powerful skin-lightening agent in cosmetic industries.
| Catalog Number | CDC10-0374 |
| Alternative Name(s) | 4-Hydroxyphenyl α-D-glucopyranoside, Hydroquinone O-α-D-glucopyranoside |
| Research Area | Used for research and manufacturing |
| Molecular Formula | C12H16O7 |
| CAS# | 84380-01-8 |
| Purity | 99.5% |
| 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 | O[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](CO)O[C@@H]1OC2=CC=C(O)C=C2 |
| Size | inquire |
| Supplier Page | https://www.formulationbio.com/alpha-arbutin-item-2456.html |