| Product | 100% Pure Alpha Arbutin Powder |
| 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. |
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. | <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)ºC | 199-202(±0.5)ºC |
Optical rotation | + 176.0°- +184.0° | -63°~-67° |
1. Cosmetic Field Function
(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.
2. Medical Field Function
(1) Alpha Arbutin Powder was first used in medical areas as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent.
(2) Alpha Arbutin Powder was used particularly for cystitis, urethritis and pyelitis.
(3) Alpha Arbutin Powder may be used to repress the virulence of bacterial pathogens and to prevent contaminating bacteria.
(4) Alpha Arbutin Powder is used for treating allergic inflammation of the skin.
