alpha-Arbutin

Names

[ Name ]:
alpha-Arbutin

[Synonym ]:
α-D-Glucopyranoside, 4-hydroxyphenyl
4-Hydroxyphenyl-β-glucopyranoside
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol
4-Hydroxyphenyl β-D-glucopyranoside
4-Hydroxyphenyl a-D-glucopyranoside
b-Arbutin
Arbutin
4-Hydroxyphenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside
hydroquinone O-β-D-glucopyranoside
Hydroquinone-b-D-glucopyranoside
p-Hydroxyphenyl β-D-glucopyranoside
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(Hydroxyméthyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphénoxy)tétrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol
4-Hydroxyphenyl-b-D-glucopyranoside
Hydroquinone-β-D-glucopyranoside
α-Arbutin
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
4-Hydroxyphenyl α-D-glucopyranoside
β-D-Glucopyranoside, 4-hydroxyphenyl

Biological Activity

[Description]:

α-Arbutin (4-Hydroxyphenyl α-D-glucopyranoside) is emerging as popular and effective skin whiteners, acting as tyrosinase inhibitor[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Others

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[References]

[1]. Avonto C, et al. Comparative studies on the chemical and enzymatic stability of alpha- and beta-arbutin.Int J Cosmet Sci. 2016 Apr;38(2):187-93.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.6±0.1 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
561.6±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Melting Point ]:
195-196ºC

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₁₂H₁₆O₇

[ Molecular Weight ]:
272.251

[ Flash Point ]:
293.4±30.1 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
272.089600

[ PSA ]:
119.61000

[ LogP ]:
-1.35

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±1.6 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.650

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8°C

Safety Information

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ HS Code ]:
2938909090

Customs

[ HS Code ]: 2938909090