Alpha-Arbutin is a skin-lightening agent that inhibits tyrosinase activity, reducing melanin production. It is used in cosmetic formulations to treat hyperpigmentation and improve skin tone. alpha-Arbutin has been reported in Rhodiola sacra, Rhodiola chrysanthemifolia, and other organisms with data available. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include 4-Hydroxyphenyl a-D-glucopyranoside and a-Arbutin. Its PubChem CID is 158637.
alpha-Arbutin
| CAS No | 84380-01-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C12H16O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 272.25 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol |
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Alpha-Arbutin is a skin-lightening agent that inhibits tyrosinase activity, reducing melanin production. It is used in cosmetic formulations to treat hyperpigmentation and improve skin tone.
The listed CAS number is 84380-01-8.
The listed molecular formula is C12H16O7.
The listed molecular weight is 272.25 g/mol.
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol.
The source lists 4-Hydroxyphenyl a-D-glucopyranoside and a-Arbutin.