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Beta-Arbutin (Arbutin)

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

A hydroquinone glucoside used as a skin-conditioning agent, antioxidant, and polymerization inhibitor in personal-care and photographic applications.

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CAS Number
497-76-7
Formula
C12H16O7
Molecular Weight
272.25 g/mol
Material Family
Surfactants - Nonionic
At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Nonionic
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Conditioning
Solubility
≥ 10g/100g
Functional Roles
Conditioning
INCI Name
ARBUTIN
CosIng Functions
ANTIOXIDANTBLEACHINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
Industries Served
Beauty & Personal Care
Applications & Use Cases
  • ▸ Cosmetics: skin-conditioning ingredient in personal-care formulations
  • ▸ Cosmetics: antioxidant ingredient
  • ▸ Industrial: polymerization inhibitor and photographic color stabilizer
Physical Properties
Melting Point
197
Solubility
≥ 10g/100g
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
497-76-7
Molecular Formula
C12H16O7
Molecular Weight
272.25 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
INCI Name
ARBUTIN
PubChem CID
440936
InChI Key
BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-RMPHRYRLSA-N
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 beta-D-Glucopyranoside, 4-hydroxyphenyl
Full Description

Beta-Arbutin (CAS 497-76-7) is the beta-D-glucoside of hydroquinone (4-hydroxyphenyl beta-D-glucopyranoside). PubChem/CIR classify it as a cosmetic skin-conditioning agent and antioxidant; it also functions as a polymerization inhibitor and a color stabilizer in photographic applications. Supplied in bulk for personal-care formulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between alpha arbutin and beta arbutin?

Both are glucosides of hydroquinone but differ in the glycosidic linkage: beta-arbutin (CAS 497-76-7) is the beta-D-glucoside (4-hydroxyphenyl beta-D-glucopyranoside), while alpha-arbutin has the alpha-anomeric linkage. They are distinct compounds with different CAS numbers and stability profiles; specify which you require on your RFQ.

What is beta arbutin used for in formulations?

PubChem and CIR classify beta-arbutin as a cosmetic skin-conditioning agent and antioxidant ingredient. It also functions industrially as a polymerization inhibitor and a color stabilizer in photographic applications. It is supplied in bulk for personal-care formulation.

What CAS number and molecular formula does beta arbutin carry?

CAS 497-76-7, molecular formula C12H16O7. The HS classification is 293890. Request a lot-specific CoA and SDS to confirm assay, identity, and GHS handling data for your records.

Is beta arbutin water soluble?

Beta-arbutin is a glucoside and is readily water-soluble, which supports its incorporation into aqueous personal-care systems. Confirm exact solubility and assay against the lot CoA for your formulation.

What bulk packaging and MOQ are available for beta arbutin?

Beta-arbutin is supplied in bulk for personal-care formulation; pack sizes and MOQ depend on grade and stock, and pricing tracks volume, so we quote per order. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target volume for a quote plus CoA and SDS.

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