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Arbutin

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxyphenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside, p-Arbutin, Hydroquinone β-D-glucopyranoside

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H16O7
CAS Number:
497-76-7
Molecular Weight:
272.25
Beilstein:
89673
MDL number:
MFCD00016915
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831160
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

arbutin

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](Oc2ccc(O)cc2)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O

InChI

1S/C12H16O7/c13-5-8-9(15)10(16)11(17)12(19-8)18-7-3-1-6(14)2-4-7/h1-4,8-17H,5H2/t8-,9-,10+,11-,12-/m1/s1

InChI key

BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-RMPHRYRLSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Arbutin EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Eiman M-E Aboagla et al.
Theriogenology, 76(3), 538-546 (2011-05-03)
Arbutin (4-hydroxyphenyl-glucopyranoside) is a glycosylated hydroquinone present in high concentrations in the leaves of several plants capable of surviving prolonged, extreme dehydration. Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of arbutin on cryopreservation of goat sperm. In Experiment 1
J J Leyden et al.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 25(10), 1140-1145 (2011-06-01)
Facial hyperpigmented disorders are a common complaint in the adult population of all races. First-line topical treatments are usually hydroquinone or topical retinoids, which can cause irritant reactions. The need for better tolerated, yet effective, skin lightening agents that could
Tilak Khanal et al.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications, 413(2), 318-324 (2011-09-06)
A possible role for metabolism by the human intestinal microflora in arbutin-induced cytotoxicity was investigated using human hepatoma HepG2 cells. When the cytotoxic effects of arbutin and hydroquinone (HQ), a deglycosylated metabolite of arbutin, were compared, HQ was more toxic
Dong-Ho Seo et al.
Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 94(5), 1189-1197 (2012-02-09)
α-Arbutin (α-Ab) is a powerful skin whitening agent that blocks epidermal melanin biosynthesis by inhibiting the enzymatic oxidation of tyrosine and L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA). α-Ab was effectively synthesized from hydroquinone (HQ) by enzymatic biotransformation using amylosucrase (ASase). The ASase gene from
Hailan Li et al.
Die Pharmazie, 66(4), 306-309 (2011-05-27)
Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone extracted from the bearberry plant (Arctostaphylos species). In the present study, we determined the effects of arbutin on TCCSUP human bladder carcinoma cell proliferation. Arbutin did not exhibit any cytotoxic effects in TCCSUP cells at
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