alpha-arbutin basic information |
product name: | alpha-arbutin |
synonyms: | alpha-arbutin;4-hydroquinone-alpha-d-glucopyranoside;a-arbutin;hydroquinone o-α-d-glucopyranoside;4-hydroxyphenyl a-d-glucopyranoside;(2r,3s,4s,5r,6s)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)tetrahydropyran-3,4,5-triol |
cas: | 84380-01-8 |
mf: | c12h17o7 |
mw: | 272.25 |
einecs: | |
product categories: | plant extract;aromatics;carbohydrates & derivatives;intermediates & fine chemicals;pharmaceuticals |
mol file: | 84380-01-8.mol |
alpha-arbutin chemical properties |
mp | 195-196°c |
storage temp. | 2-8°c |
cas database reference | 84380-01-8(cas database reference) |
safety information |
alpha-arbutin usage and synthesis |
chemical properties | white solid |
usage | more stable analog of b-arbutin |
usage | α-arbutin is a component used in the skin-whitening cosmetics. |