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Arbutin

Research Use Only
M4599
AbMole BioScience
CAS Number497-76-7
Product group Chemicals
Molecular Weight272.25
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Overview

  • Supplier
    AbMole BioScience
  • Product Name
    Arbutin
  • Delivery Days Customer
    9
  • CAS Number
    497-76-7
  • Category Supplier
    Chemical
  • Certification
    Research Use Only
  • Molecular Formula
    C12H16O7
  • Molecular Weight
    272.25
  • Scientific Description
    Arbutin (bèta -arbutin) is a natural polyphenol isolated from the bear fruit plant Arctostaphylos uvaursi with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties. It is a competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase in melanocytes, with a Kiapp value of 1.42 mM for monopholase. The value of p-diphenol enzyme Kiapp was 0.9 mM. Arbutin is also used as a bleaching agent.
  • SMILES
    OCC1OC(OC2=CC=C(O)C=C2)C(O)C(O)C1O
  • UNSPSC
    12352200