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Arbutin, 98+%

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Description

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

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.

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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.
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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

Specifications

Melting Point 196°C to 200°C
Quantity 1 g
Beilstein 89673
Sensitivity Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,773
Solubility Information Soluble in water (50mg/ml),methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Optical Rotation −65° (c=2 in Water)
Formula Weight 272.26
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material Arbutin

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