Arbutin is commercially used as a skin-whitening agent in cosmetic industry. It works by competitive inhibition of the enzyme, tyrosinase, a key enzyme in the synthesis of melanin.
Product Name | CAS Numbe | INCI Name | |
α-Arbuti | 84380-01-8 | α-Arbutin | |
Molecular Weight | Molecular Formul | Molecular Structure | |
C12H16O | 272.25g/mole | ||
Product ID | Specificcation | Minimal Packag | Minimal Order Quantity |
PMB0101 | 99.5 | 1kg | 1kg |
Alpha Arbutin Powder Specification
ANALYSI | SPECIFICATION |
Assa | ≥99.5% HPLC |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Hydroquinon | Negative |
Melting Point | 203-206（±1）℃ |
Specific Optical Rotation | [a]20D= + 174.0°- +186.0° |
Infrared peak value | 1514cm-1; 1229 cm-1; 1215 cm-1; 1059 cm-1; 1034 cm-1 |
Solubility | Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethano |
Clarity | Solution should be clarify, none suspended matters |
PH（1% water solution | 5.0-7.0 |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.5% |
Residue on Ignition | ≤0.5% |
Heavy metals | ≤10ppm |
Lead | ≤2ppm |
Arsenic | ≤2ppm |
Mercury | ≤1ppm |
Total Plate Count | ≤100cfu/g |
Total Yeast & Mol | ≤50cfu/g |
E.Coli | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative |
Staphylococcus | Negative |
