Substance
ID:73758
Names and Identifiers
Synonyms
UrsiUvaArbutin
IUPAC name
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
IUPAC Traditional name
arbutin
Registration numbers
CAS Number
Properties
Product Information
Salt Data
Free Base
Safety Information
Storage Condition
-20°C
Molecule Details
Research Area: Cancer
Biological Activity:
Arbutin(Uva, p-Arbutin) is a tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.09 mM. Arbutin is glucosylated hydroquinone, and may carry similar cancer risks, although there are also claims that arbutin reduces cancer risk. It prevents the formation of melanin. [1][2]
Biological Activity:
Arbutin(Uva, p-Arbutin) is a tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.09 mM. Arbutin is glucosylated hydroquinone, and may carry similar cancer risks, although there are also claims that arbutin reduces cancer risk. It prevents the formation of melanin. [1][2]
Molecular Spectra
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References
• O’Donoghue JL. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2006 Sep;5(3):196-203.