Arbutin, 98+%

CAS: 497-76-7

Ref. 02-L14945

Product Information

• Name: Arbutin, 98+%
• Synonyms: arbutin ursin, 4-Hydroxyphenyl Hexopyranoside, 4-Hydroxyphenyl β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-glucopyranoside, 4-Hydroxyphenyl-Beta-D-Glucopyranoside, 4-Hydroxyphenyl-β-D-glucopyranosid, 4-hidroxifenil-β-D-glucopiranosido, 4-hydroxyphenyl beta-D-galactopyranoside, 4-hydroxyphenyl beta-D-glycero-hexopyranoside, 4-hydroxyphenyl β-D-glucopyranoside, 4-hydroxyphenyl-β-D-glucopyrannoside, Arbutine, Arbutoside, Arbutosie, Arbutyne, Beta-Arbutin, Glucopyranoside, p-hydroxyphenyl, β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-, Glucopyranoside, p-hydroxyphenyl, β-D-, Hydroquinone glucose, Hydroquinone β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-glucopyranoside, Hydroquinone β-D-glucopyranoside, Hydroquinone-beta-D-glucopyranoside, Nsc 4036, P-Arbutin, Ursin, Uvasol, p-Hydroxyphenyl β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-glucopyranoside, p-Hydroxyphenyl β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-glucoside, p-Hydroxyphenyl β-D-glucopyranoside, p-Hydroxyphenyl β-D-glucoside, β-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Glucopyranoside, 4-hydroxyphenyl, β-Arbutin, β-D-Glucopyranoside, 4-hydroxyphenyl

Description

Arbutin, a glycosylated hydroquinone, is used in studies on melanin biosynthesis and as an inhibitor to identify, differentiate and characterize tyrosinase(s). Also used in sed as a skin-lightening agent in cosmetic products. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 272.25
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₆O₇
• Purity: 98+%
• Color/Form: White to pale cream, Powder
• InChI key: BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-UHFFFAOYNA-N