Arbutin

• Description:

  Arbutin (β-Arbutin) is a glycoside; a glycosylated hydroquinone extracted from the bearberry plant in the genus Arctostaphylos; inhibits tyrosinase and thus prevents the formation of melanin.

• Stability:

  ≥ 2 years

• Purity:

  >98% (HPLC)

• Weight:

  272.25

• Molecular Formula:

  C12H16O7

• Notes:

  Research use only, not for human use.

• Receptor:

  Tyrosinase

• CAS Number:

  497-76-7