α-Arbutin
SIAL/03338 - analytical standard
Synonym: 4-Hydroxyphenyl α-D-glucopyranoside; Hydroquinone O-α-D-glucopyranoside
CAS Number: 84380-01-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H16O7
Molecular Weight: 272.25
MDL Number: MFCD09838262
Linear Formula: C12H16O7
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics food and beverages personal care |
| assay | ≥99% (HPLC and GC) |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C12H16O7/c13-5-8-9(15) |
| InChI key | BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-ZIQFBCGOSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | O[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H](O) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | α-Arbutin may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in cosmetics by high-performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV) method. |
| General description: | α-Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone and an anomer of naturally occurring arbutin. It is a potent inhibitor of tyrosinase, a vital enzyme involved in epidermal melanin biosynthesis. α-Arbutin finds extensive application as a powerful skin-lightening agent in cosmetic industries. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC and GC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |

