Synonyms:
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol
, 4-Hydroxyphenyl beta-D-Glucopyranoside
, Hydroquinone-beta-D-glucoside
A2450-1KGBL
A2450-25GM
A2450-50GM
A2450-25KGBL
A2450-5GM
700004-160EA
630
USD
InStock
700004-160
700004-162
700004-156
700004-154
700004-158
Arbutin ≥99.5%
Arbutin
Arbutin is a derivative of hydroquinone used in skin-whitening ingredients. It is reported to inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, which is a key enzyme for melanin biosynthesis. This acts to effectively prevent the anomalous increase of melanin which is blamed for "age or sun spots and freckles.