Arbutin
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| Arbutin | |
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| Chemical name | (2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol |
| Chemical formula | C12H16O7 |
| Molecular mass | 272.251 g/mol |
| Melting point | xx °C |
| Boiling point | xx °C |
| Density | x.xxx g/cm3 |
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| SMILES | C1=CC(=CC=C1O)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O)O |
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Arbutin is a glycosylated benzoquinone extracted from the bearberry plant genus Arctostaphylos. It inhibits tyrosinase and thus prevents the formation of melanin. Arbutin is therefore used as a skin-lightening agent.
