Arbutin
| Supplier | MedChemExpress |
|---|---|
| Product # | HY-N0192-500 mg |
| CAS # | 497-76-7 |
| Pricing | 500 mg, USD $50.0 |
| Synonyms | β-Arbutin |
| MWt | 272.25 |
| Formula | C₁₂H₁₆O₇ |
| Biological Activity | Arbutin (β-Arbutin) is a competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase in melanocytes, with Kiapp values of 1.42 mM for monophenolase; 0.9 mM for diphenolase. Arbutin is also used as depigmenting agents[1]. Arbutin is a natural polyphenol isolated from the bearberry plant Arctostaphylos uvaursi, possesses with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties[2][3]. |
| Purity | ≥98.0% |