Arbutin
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 497-76-7
EINECS / EC 207-850-3
CosIng Ref 74362
Chemical Name (2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C12H16O7
Mol. Weight 272.25 g/mol
InChIKey BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-RMPHRYRLSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Antioxidant
Secondary Functions BLEACHING; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
Origin Natural
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