Alpha-Arbutin

Catalog	BBC84380018
CAS	84380-01-8
Structure
Description	Alpha-arbutin (4-Hydroxyphenyl,α-D-glucopyranoside) is a synthetic and functional active ingredient for skin lightening. Biosynthetic ingredient, derived from bearberry. Stable in the pH range from 5-7.
Synonyms	4-Hydroquinone-alpha-d-glucopyranoside
IUPAC Name	(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
Molecular Weight	272.25
Molecular Formula	C12H16O7
Canonical SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1O)O[C@@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)O)O
InChI	InChI=1S/C12H16O7/c13-5-8-9(15)10(16)11(17)12(19-8)18-7-3-1-6(14)2-4-7/h1-4,8-17H,5H2/t8-,9-,10+,11-,12+/m1/s1
InChI Key	BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-ZIQFBCGOSA-N
Boiling Point	561.6±50.0 °C
Melting Point	195-196 °C
Density	1.556±0.06 g/ml
Solubility	Water-soluble
Appearance	Crystalline, white powder
Application	All kinds of skin-lightening products including lotions, creams, makeup products.
Storage	Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Active Content	95%
INCI Name	Alpha-arbutin
pKa	10.10±0.15
Solubility in Water	Soluble