Arbutin, inhibitor of tyrosinase (ab141906)
Key features and details
- Naturally occurring beta-D-glucopyranoside of hydroquinone. Competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase.
- CAS Number: 497-76-7
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in water and in ethanol
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Arctostaphylos sp.
Overview
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Product name
Arbutin, inhibitor of tyrosinase -
Description
Naturally occurring beta-D-glucopyranoside of hydroquinone. Competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase. -
Alternative names
- β-Arbutin
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Biological description
Naturally occurring beta-D-glucopyranoside of hydroquinone. Isolated from the leaves of Bearberry (Arctostaphylos). Competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase in melanocytes. Inhibits melanin biosynthesis. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
497-76-7 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol -
Molecular weight
272.25 -
Molecular formula
C12H16O7 -
PubChem identifier
440936 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water and in ethanol -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1O)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O)O -
Source
Arctostaphylos sp.
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Research areas