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Arbutin

Catalog No. S2263 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 497-76-7 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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Storage -20°C Chembase ID: 72919

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
IUPAC Traditional name
arbutin
Synonyms
Ursi
Uva

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 497-76-7

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Cancer
Biological Activity:
Arbutin(Uva, p-Arbutin) is a tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.09 mM. Arbutin is glucosylated hydroquinone, and may carry similar cancer risks, although there are also claims that arbutin reduces cancer risk. It prevents the formation of melanin. [1][2]

REFERENCES

  • O’Donoghue JL. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2006 Sep;5(3):196-203.