Product: Alpha Arbutin
Other Name: 4-Hydroquinone-alpha-D-glucopyranoside; a-Arbutin
Purity: 99% HPLC
CAS NO.: 84380-01-8
Molecular Formula: C12H16O7
Appearance: White crystal powder
Molecular Weight: 272.25
Melting Point: 203-206°C
Solubility: Easily soluble in hot water, methanol, ethanol and propylene glycol, glycerol aqueous solution, insoluble in ether, chloroform, petroleum ether, etc.
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Items | Alpha Arbutin | Beta Arbutin |
CAS No | 84380-01-8 | 497-76-7 |
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 |
Source | Enzyme fermentation | Bearberry Extract |
Stability | Higher stability, less prone to discoloration and degradation | Easily degradable |
Melting Point | 203-206(±0.5)℃ | 199-202(±0.5)℃ |
Optical rotation | + 176.0°- +184.0° | -63°~-67° |