Arbutin
- Basic Information
| INCI name | Arbutin |
| Chemical name | 4-Hydroxyphenyl a-D-glucopyranoside |
| CAS No. | 497-76-7 |
| EINECS No. | 207-850-3 |
| Molecular Formula: | C12H16O7 |
| Molecular Weight: | 272.25 |
- Technical Specification
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay, % (HPLC) | ≥99.5% |
| PH (1% aqueous solution) | 5.0-7.0 |
| Loss on drying | <0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | <0.5% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | <10ppm |
- Application field
Arbutin is a skin lightening active substance derived from natural plants. It can quickly penetrate into the skin, effectively inhibit the activity of tyrosinase in the skin without affecting the proliferation concentration of skin cells, block the formation of melanin, and accelerate the decomposition and excretion of melanin through its combination with tyrosinase. It is one of the safe and fast-acting whitening raw materials popular abroad, and it is also an ideal whitening and freckle-removing active agent in the 21st century.
Arbutin is recommended for whitening creams, lotions and masks.
- Packing
Standard packaging is 25 kg /drum,
Other package sizes are available upon request.
- Storage
alpha-Arbutin shall be store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
- Period of validity
24 months