Arbutin
SIGMA/A4256 - ≥98% (HPLC)
Synonym: 4-Hydroxyphenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside; p-Arbutin; Hydroquinone β-D-glucopyranoside
CAS Number: 497-76-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H16O7
Molecular Weight: 272.25
EC Number: 207-850-3
MDL Number: MFCD00016915
Linear Formula: C12H16O7
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥98% (HPLC) |
biological source | synthetic or plant |
color | light yellow |
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C12H16O7/c13-5-8-9(15) |
InChI key | BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-RMPHRYRLSA |
mp | 195 °C |
optical activity | [α]25/D -66.0 to -62.0 °, c = 3% (w/v) in water |
Quality Level | 200 |
SMILES string | OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](Oc2ccc(O) |
solubility | water: 50 mg/mL, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow |
storage temp. | room temp |
technique(s) | HPLC: suitable |
Application: | Arbutin, a glycosylated hydroquinone, is used in studies on melanin biosynthesis and as an inhibitor to identify, differentiate and characterize tyrosinase(s). |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Arbutin inhibits melanin formation due to its tyrosinase inhibitory activity. |
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RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
mp | 195 °C |
Storage Temp. | room temp |
UNSPSC | 12352201 |