α-Arbutin
α-Arbutin (4-hydroxyphenyl-α-D-glucopyranoside) is a synthetic glycoside widely used as a skin-lightening agent in cosmetic research. Its mechanism of inhibiting tyrosinase has been validated in both in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo studies on hyperpigmentation models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
84380-01-8
Product Name Alternative
Alpha-Arbutin, alpha-Arbutoside, a-Arbutin, a-Arbutoside, 4-hydroxyphenyl-D-lucopyranoside, inhibit, Inhibitor, αArbutin, α-Arbutin, α-Arbutoside, Tyrosinase, α Arbutin, skin, whiteners
Field of Research
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery, Protein Biochemistry
Purity
98.82% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:100 mg/mL (367.31 mM) ; DMSO:100 mg/mL (367.31 mM)
Smiles
O ([C@H]1O[C@H] (CO) [C@@H] (O) [C@H] (O) [C@H]1O) C2=CC=C (O) C=C2
Molecular Formula
C12H16O7
Molecular Weight
272.25
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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