Arbutin
IUPAC 名称
2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triol
描述
Arbutin is a glycoside; a glycosylated hydroquinone extracted from the bearberry plant in the genus Arctostaphylos. It inhibits tyrosinase and thus prevents the formation of melanin. Arbutin is therefore used as a skin-lightening agent. Arbutin is found in wheat, and is concentrated in pear skins (Pyrus communis) . It has been found as biomarker for the consumption of pears.
异构
OCC1OC(OC2=CC=C(O)C=C2)C(O)C(O)C1O
InChI标识符
InChI=1S/C12H16O7/c13-5-8-9(15)10(16)11(17)12(19-8)18-7-3-1-6(14)2-4-7/h1-4,8-17H,5H2
键
BJRNKVDFDLYUGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N