Arbutin
Specifications
- Brand
- Chih-Cheng
- Origin
- China (Mainland)
- Price Term
- FOB
Arbutin is a Biological Chemical Products product. Key specs — Brand: Chih-Cheng; Origin: China (Mainland); Price Term: FOB.
Product Description
Chemical Name: Arbutin
CAS Number: 497-76-7
Category: Skin Whitening Ingredients
Molecular Formula: C12H16O7
Molecular Weight: 272.25
Purity: 99.0%
Appearance: White needle crystal or powder
Applications/Function: Arbutin is both an ether and a glycoside; a glycosylated benzoquinone extracted from bearberry plant in the genus Arctostaphylos. It inhibits tyrosinase and thus prevents the formation of melanin. Arbutin is therefore used as a skin-lightening agent.
It is a naturally occuring derivative of hydroquinone found in the leaves of cranberry, bearberry, and blueberry shrubs, most types of pears, and many other plants. Arbutin may inhibit melanogenesis by affecting tyrosinase activity.
Arbutin has been used in the treatment of disorders of hyperpigmentation such as postinflammatory hyperpigmentation caused by acne, trauma, allergic reactions, infections, injuries, phototoxic reactions, reactions to medications, reactions to cosmetics, and inflammatory diseases.
