Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone compound, chemically described as (4-hydroxyphenyl) beta-D-gluco-hexopyranoside. It is primarily used as a skin lightening agent in cosmetic formulations.
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Arachidic acid
Cosmetic ingredient
Sclareol
Fragrance ingredient in cosmetics
Disodium ascorbyl sulfate
cosmetic skin lightening agent
Cetyl palmitate
Cosmetic emollient and skin conditioner
Alpha-arbutin
Skin lightening agent
4-nitrophenyl beta-D-glucoside
research compound
(2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-2-(acetoxymethyl)-6-(4-formylphenoxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triyl triacetate
pharmaceutical intermediate
The international HS code for Arbutin (CAS 497-76-7) is 2938.90.
2938.90
2938 90 90
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
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