Description:
Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone extracted from bearberry plant. Arbutin acts as an inhibitor of tyrosinase, and is used as a skin-lightening agent for the prevention of melanin formation in skin conditions. It is a good functional cosmetics material.
- Molecular Weight: 272.25
- Molecular Formula: C12H16O7
Purity: ≥ 98%
Canonical SMILES:
C1=CC(=CC=C1O)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O)O
InChI:
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
InChIKey: BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-RMPHRYRLSA-N
- Melting Point: 198-201°C
- Solubility: water, 9.591e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
- Appearance: White Solid
- Application: skin-lightening agent
Synonyms:
4-Hydroxyphenyl b-D-glucopyranosideHydroquinone-b-D-glucoside
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