alpha-Arbutin(cas:84380-01-8)

Quick Details

• CasNo： alpha-Arbutin(cas:84380-01-8)
• Molecular Formula： C12H16O7
• Appearance： white crystal
• Delivery Time： in stock
• Packing： 25kg/drum
• Throughput： 10|Metric Ton|Day
• Purity： 99.5%min

Alpha-Arbutin (CAS: 84380-01-8) is a highly effective skin-lightening agent widely used in cosmetics for its ability to inhibit melanogenesis. As a competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase (Ki = 0.2 mM), it suppresses melanin production by blocking the enzymatic conversion of tyrosine to melanin precursors, achieving whitening effects 15 times stronger than β-arbutin . This glycosylated hydroquinone derivative demonstrates multi-functional benefits:

Skin Brightening: At 0.2%-2% concentrations in creams/serums, it reduces hyperpigmentation and UV-induced spots through dual mechanisms - inhibiting melanosome maturation and enhancing melanin decomposition.

Anti-inflammatory & Antimicrobial: Exhibits bactericidal properties and accelerates wound healing in burn treatments while preventing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

UV Protection: Forms a photoprotective barrier and synergizes with antioxidants like vitamin E acetate in sunscreens.

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