Arbutin

Overview
Catalog #	bs-75876c-10g
Product Name	Arbutin
Specifications
Storage Buffer	Powder
Storage Condition	Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at RT.
Target
Product Information	CAS Number: 497-76-7 Molecular formula: C12H16O7 Molecular weight: 272.25 Purity: >98% (HPLC) Appearance: Light yellow powder. Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (10mg/ml), ethanol (1mg/ml) or water (25mg/ml). InChiKey: BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-RMPHRYRLSA-N SMILES: O[C@H]1[C@H](O)[C@@H](CO)O[C@@H](OC2=CC=C(O)C=C2)[C@@H]1O
Description	Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been found in Arctostaphylos plants and has diverse biological activities, including tyrosinase inhibitory, antioxidant, anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties. Arbutin is a competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase in melanocytes (suppressing production of melanin) and therefore used as a skin-lightening agent and in the treatment of hyperpigmentation disorders.