Arbutin
Arbutin
Botanical Name: Saxifragga stolonifera Meerb
Appearance: White crystal powder.
CAS Registry Number: 497-76-7
Molecular Formula: C12H16O7
Molecular Weight: 272.25
Specification: 98% by HPLC
Brief Introduction:
Arbutin is a pure,water soluble, biosynthetic active ingredient. It blocks epidermal melanin biosynthesis by inhibiting enzymatic oxidation of Tyrosine andDopa.Structurally,arbutin is an α-glucoside.The α-glucosidic bond offers higher stability and efficacy than the β-form in the related beta-arbutin.This leads to a skin lightening active that acts faster and more efficiently than existing single components, minimizes liver spots and reduces the degree of skin tanning after UV exposure.