Arbutin

• Catalog No.: 10960
• CAS Number: 497-76-7
• M. F.: C12H16O7
• M. W.: 272.25124
• Purity: ≥96.0% (HPLC)

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
• Beilstein Number: 89673
• EC Number: 207-850-3

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H16O7
• Purity: ≥96.0% (HPLC)
• Melting Point: 195-198 °C
• Optical Rotation: [α]20/D -65±2°, c = 2% in H2O
• Solubility: H2O: soluble50 mg/mL, clear (hot)
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• German water hazard class: 3