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Arbutin, 98+%

CAS: 497-76-7 | C12H16O7 | 272.25 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 497-76-7
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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Description

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.

Applications
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.

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.
Specifications

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
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber : 207-850-3

RTECSNumber : CE8863000

TSCA : No

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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RUO – Research Use Only