| Product Name | Alpha Arbutin |
| Other Name | 4-Hydroquinone-alpha-D-glucopyranoside; a-Arbutin |
| Purity | 98%min |
| CAS NO | 84380-01-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H16O7 |
| Appearance | White crystal powder |
Alpha-arbutin is similar to beta-arbutin, which can inhibit the production and deposition of melanin, and remove pigmentation and freckles. Studies have shown that α-arbutin can inhibit tyrosinase activity at relatively low concentrations, and its inhibitory effect on tyrosinase is better than β-arbutin.
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Items |
Insen Alpha Arbutin |
Insen Beta Arbutin |
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CAS No |
84380-01-8 |
497-76-7 |
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Whitening Function |
Can effectively inhibit melanin at lower concentration, whitening effect is 10 times compare with Beta Arbutin. Recommend add amount 0.2-2% |
<3% add amount,the whitening effect is not obvious |
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Source |
Enzyme fermentation |
Bearberry Extract |
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Stability |
Higher stability, less prone to discoloration and degradation |
Easily degradable |
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Melting Point |
203-206(±0.5)℃ |
199-202(±0.5)℃ |
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Optical rotation |
+ 176.0°- +184.0° |
-63°~-67° |
(1) Alpha arbutin powder can protect the skin against damage caused by free radicals.have the function of anti-aging
(2) Alpha arbutin powder is a skin whitening agent
(3) Alpha arbutin powder inhibits the formation of melanin pigment by inhibiting Tyrosinase activity.
