Surfactants - Nonionic Available to Source

Beta Arbutin

CAS 497-76-7 · MF C12H16O7 · MW 272.25 g/mol

A skin-brightening agent that helps reduce hyperpigmentation, even out skin tone, and fade dark spots. Commonly used in brightening and whitening skincare

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CAS Number
497-76-7
Molecular Formula
C12H16O7
Molecular Weight
272.25 g/mol
Material Family
Surfactants - Nonionic
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Chemical Identity
CAS Number497-76-7
IUPAC Name(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
InChI KeyBJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-RMPHRYRLSA-N
PubChem CID 440936
INCI NameARBUTIN
Synonyms & Trade Names
arbutin Arbutoside Ursin beta-Arbutin Uvasol p-Hydroxyphenyl beta-D-glucoside Arbutinum 4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside Hydroquinone-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside Hydroquinone glucose (2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol Hydroquinone-beta-D-glucopyranoside hydroquinone O-beta-D-glucopyranoside C5INA23HXF beta-D-Glucopyranoside, 4-hydroxyphenyl
Full Description

A skin-brightening agent that helps reduce hyperpigmentation, even out skin tone, and fade dark spots. Commonly used in brightening and whitening skincare