Arbutin

• Catalog No.: A4256
• CAS Number: 497-76-7
• M. F.: C12H16O7
• M. W.: 272.25124
• Purity: ≥98%

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
• IUPAC Traditional name: β-arbutin
• Synonyms: Hydroquinone β-D-glucopyranoside; 4-Hydroxyphenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside; p-Arbutin

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 497-76-7
• MDL Number: MFCD00016915
• PubChem SID: 24890841
• Beilstein Number: 89673
• EC Number: 207-850-3

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H16O7
• Purity: ≥98%
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Arbutin inhibits melanin formation due to its tyrosinase inhibitory activity.
Application
Arbutin, a glycosylated hydroquinone, is used in studies on melanin biosynthesis and as an inhibitor to identify, differentiate and characterize tyrosinase(s).
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. A4256.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.

Description (简体中文)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Arbutin inhibits melanin formation due to its tyrosinase inhibitory activity.
Application
Arbutin, a glycosylated hydroquinone, is used in studies on melanin biosynthesis and as an inhibitor to identify, differentiate and characterize tyrosinase(s).
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. A4256.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.