alpha-Arbutin, Melanin production inhibitor (ab146823)
Key features and details
- Melanin production inhibitor
- CAS Number: 84380-01-8
- Soluble in DMSO
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
alpha-Arbutin, Melanin production inhibitor -
Description
Melanin production inhibitor -
Alternative names
- 4-hydroxyphenyl alpha-glucopyranoside
- Alpha Arbutin
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Biological description
Glycosylated hydroquinone that inhibits tyrosinase and thus prevents the formation of melanin. Used in the skin-whitening cosmetics.
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CAS Number
84380-01-8 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
4-Hydroxyphenyl α-D-glucopyranoside -
Molecular weight
272.25 -
Molecular formula
C12H16O7 -
PubChem identifier
158637 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO -
Handling
Unstable; make up solutions fresh and use immediately.
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SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1O)O[C@@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)O)O -
Source
Synthetic
