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%
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