SAT-AA-1001 (Alpha-Arbutin)
| CAS-No. | 84380-01-8 |
| Einecs-Number | 440-470-8 |
| INCI | (2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-Hydroxymethyl-6-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy) oxane-3,4,5-triol
Common name: Alpha Arbutin |
| Articel No. | 667282 |
SAT-AA-1001 (Alpha Arbutin) is a type of hydroquinone glucoside with a 1-glucosyl bond.
It is a functional ingredient for skin lightening. Alpha-arbutin inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase,
so that the color pigment melanin is only produced to a small extent.
It is used as a skin lightener in personal care.