Aloin

SKU: orb1305085

Description

Aloin (a mixture of Aloin A and B) is a natural anthraquinone glycoside isolated from Aloe vera. It acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor and is widely used in biochemical research to study melanogenesis and skin depigmentation mechanisms in both in vitro and in vivo models.

Research Area

Protein Biochemistry

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 1415-73-2
• MW: 418.39
• Purity: 98.28% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₂₁H₂₂O₉
• SMILES: OCC1OC(C(O)C(O)C1O)C1C2=CC=CC(O)=C2C(=O)C2=C1C=C(CO)C=C2O
• Target: Tyrosinase
• Solubility: H2O:1 mg/mL (2.39 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (2.39 mM);Ethanol:2 mg/mL (4.78 mM);DMSO:4.19 mg/mL (10.01 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Aloin-A, Barbalin, Barbaloin, Barbaloin-A, tyrosinase

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Gene Symbol

Tyrosinase