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Arbutin, 98+%
CAS: 497-76-7 | C12H16O7 | 272.25 g/mol
$59.49 - $135.22
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS | 497-76-7 |
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| Molecular Formula | C12H16O7 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 272.25 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00016915 |
| InChI Key | BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-UHFFFAOYNA-N |
| Synonym | arbutin, uvasol, 4-hydroxyphenyl beta-d-glucopyranoside, ursin, beta-arbutin, arbutoside, arbutine, arbutyne, ursi, p-arbutin |
| PubChem CID | 440936 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:18305 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol |
| SMILES | OCC1OC(OC2=CC=C(O)C=C2)C(O)C(O)C1O |
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AAL1494503
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L1494503 |
1 g |
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AAL1494506
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L1494506 |
5 g |
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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.
ApplicationsArbutin, 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.
Solubility
Soluble in water (50 mg/ml), methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Notes
Hygroscopic, store away from water/moisture. Store in cool. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.
Chemical Identifiers
| 497-76-7 | |
| 272.25 | |
| BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-UHFFFAOYNA-N | |
| 440936 | |
| (2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol |
| C12H16O7 | |
| MFCD00016915 | |
| arbutin, uvasol, 4-hydroxyphenyl beta-d-glucopyranoside, ursin, beta-arbutin, arbutoside, arbutine, arbutyne, ursi, p-arbutin | |
| CHEBI:18305 | |
| OCC1OC(OC2=CC=C(O)C=C2)C(O)C(O)C1O |
Specifications
| 497-76-7 | |
| C12H16O7 | |
| 1 g | |
| Air sensitive; Hygroscopic | |
| arbutin, uvasol, 4-hydroxyphenyl beta-d-glucopyranoside, ursin, beta-arbutin, arbutoside, arbutine, arbutyne, ursi, p-arbutin | |
| BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-UHFFFAOYNA-N | |
| OCC1OC(OC2=CC=C(O)C=C2)C(O)C(O)C1O | |
| 272.25 | |
| CHEBI:18305 | |
| ≥98% |
| 196°C to 200°C | |
| MFCD00016915 | |
| 89673 | |
| 14,773 | |
| Soluble in water (50mg/ml),methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. | |
| −65° (c=2 in Water) | |
| (2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol | |
| 440936 | |
| 272.26 | |
| Arbutin |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 207-850-3
RTECSNumber : CE8863000
TSCA : No
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only