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Arbutin, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number p-7046553
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Quantity:
1 g
5 g
497-76-7
C12H16O7
272.25
MFCD00016915
BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-UHFFFAOYNA-N
arbutin, uvasol, 4-hydroxyphenyl beta-d-glucopyranoside, ursin, beta-arbutin, arbutoside, arbutine, arbutyne, ursi, p-arbutin
440936
CHEBI:18305
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
OCC1OC(OC2=CC=C(O)C=C2)C(O)C(O)C1O
497-76-7
C12H16O7
272.25
MFCD00016915
BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-UHFFFAOYNA-N
arbutin, uvasol, 4-hydroxyphenyl beta-d-glucopyranoside, ursin, beta-arbutin, arbutoside, arbutine, arbutyne, ursi, p-arbutin
440936
CHEBI:18305
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
OCC1OC(OC2=CC=C(O)C=C2)C(O)C(O)C1O

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
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

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 207-850-3
RTECSNumber CE8863000
TSCA No
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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