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Cat. No.	Product Name	Target	Research Areas	Chemical Structure

HY-I0400

N-Acetylneuraminic acid 5 Publications Verification NANA; Lactaminic acid	Tyrosinase Ras Influenza Virus Endogenous Metabolite	Cardiovascular Disease Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
N-Acetylneuraminic acid (NANA; Lactaminic acid), a nonphenolic structure, is the predominant form of sialic from Collocalia esculenta. N-Acetylneuraminic acid plays a biological role in myocardial injury, melanoma and viral or bacterial infection. N-Acetylneuraminic acid inhibits melanogenesis by reducing tyrosinase activity and triggers myocardial injury in vitro and in vivo by activation of the Rho/Rho-associated signaling pathway through binding to RhoA and Cdc42. N-Acetylneuraminic acid may prevent high fat diet (HFD)-induced inflammation and oxidative stress, thereby prevents hyperlipidemia-associated inflammation and oxidative stress. N-Acetylneuraminic acid is promising for research in the field of melanoma, coronary artery, obesity-related diseases and hyperlipidemia .

HY-N2466

Melanotan I 1 Publications Verification MT-I; [Nle4,D-Phe7]-α-MSH	Melanocortin Receptor	Neurological Disease Cancer
Melanotan I is a potent non-selective melanocortin receptor (MCR) agonist. Melanotan I is a synthetic analogue of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that stimulates melanogenesis. Melanotan I can induce skin tanning by mimicking the actions of a-MSH on the melanocortin type 1 receptors (MC1R) of melanocytes. Melanotan I can be used for the research of sun-induced skin cancer, melanoma, inflammation and male erectile dysfunction .

HY-21268

Methyl linolenate 1 Publications Verification Linolenic acid methyl ester	Environmental Pollutants Melatonin Receptor	Metabolic Disease
Methyl linolenate is a polyunsaturated fattly acid (PUFA). Methyl linolenate has an anti-melanogenesis activity with an IC₅₀ of 60 μM. Methyl linolenate can also be used for studies of the mechanisms and prevention of oxidation/peroxidation of unsaturated fatty acids .

HY-N6069

Raspberry ketone glucoside 1 Publications Verification	Interleukin Related JAK STAT	Inflammation/Immunology
Raspberry ketone glucoside is a melanogenesis inhibitor. Raspberry ketone glucoside inhibits melanogenesis by activating the IL6/JAK1/STAT3 pathway, inhibiting the transcriptional activity of MITFa, and its downstream expression levels of the TYR and TYRP1a genes. Raspberry ketone glucoside shows remarkable whitening activity on both B16F10 cells in vitro and zebrafish model in vivo .

HY-N0113

Hordenine 1 Publications Verification Ordenina; Peyocactine	Bacterial Antibiotic	Infection Cardiovascular Disease
Hordenine, an alkaloid found in plants, inhibits melanogenesis by suppression of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) production .

HY-P0097

Nonapeptide-1 2 Publications Verification Melanostatine-5	Melanocortin Receptor	Metabolic Disease Endocrinology Cancer
Nonapeptide-1 (Melanostatine-5), a peptide hormone, is a selective antagonist of MC1R (K_i: 40 nM). Nonapeptide-1 is a competitive α-MSH antagonist that potently inhibits intracellular cAMP and melanosome dispersion induced by α-MSH in melanocytes (IC₅₀: 2.5 nM and 11 nM, respectively). Nonapeptide-1 inhibits melanin synthesis, and can be used in the research of skin pigmentation and regulation of steroid production in the adrenal gland, skin cancer .

HY-D0168

Orcinol 3,5-Dihydroxytoluene	Fluorescent Dye Tyrosinase p38 MAPK ERK	Metabolic Disease Cancer
Orcinol (3,5-Dihydroxytoluene) is an organic compound used in biological dyeing and proteomics research. Orcinol inhibits melanogenesis in B16F10 cells by upregulating the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway, and suppresses the expression of MITF, tyrosinase (TYR), TRP1, and DCT. Orcinol exhibits certain DPPH radical scavenging activity. In addition, Orcinol can alter nitrogen balance in animals. Orcinol holds promise for research in cancer and metabolic diseases .

HY-N6866

Gomisin N	Apoptosis AMPK Akt PERK Keap1-Nrf2 Caspase PARP GSK-3 NO Synthase Interleukin Related	Neurological Disease Metabolic Disease Inflammation/Immunology Endocrinology Cancer
Gomisin N is an orally active lignan compound. Gomisin N can be isolated from Schisandra chinensis. Gomisin N induces Apoptosis in a variety of cells. Gomisin N activates AMPK, Akt, MAPK/ERK, Nrf2, caspase-3 and PARP-1. Gomisin N inhibits GSK3β, nitric oxide (NO), and proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α). Gomisin N has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, and anti-melanogenesis activities. Gomisin N has anti-tumor activity against cervical cancer and liver cancer. Gomisin N improves Alzheimer's disease .

HY-N2073

Ethyl linolenate	MCHR1 (GPR24)	Cardiovascular Disease
Ethyl linolenate is a fatty acid ethyl ester (FAEE). Ethyl linolenate plays an active role in inhibition of the cellular production on melanin with an IC₅₀ of 70 μM. Anti-melanogenesis Effects .

HY-N2204

Swertiajaponin	Tyrosinase Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)	Inflammation/Immunology
Swertiajaponin is a tyrosinase inhibitor, forms multiple hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions with the binding pocket of tyrosinase, with an IC₅₀ of 43.47 μM. Swertiajaponin also inhibits oxidative stress-mediated MAPK/MITF signaling, leading to decrease in tyrosinase protein level. Swertiajaponin suppresses melanin accumulation and exhibits strong anti-oxidative activity .

HY-N2443

Tribuloside 1 Publications Verification	Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Bacterial PKA Tyrosinase TRP Channel Microphthalmia Associated Transcription Factor (MITF) Interleukin Related	Infection Metabolic Disease Inflammation/Immunology
Tribuloside is a flavonoid and PDE4 inhibitor (IC₅₀: 6 μM). Tribuloside exhibits antibacterial and antioxidant activities, capable of scavenging DPPH free radicals. Tribuloside also promotes melanogenesis. Tribuloside can be used in the research of hypopigmentary diseases, sun protection, and inflammatory diseases such as acute lung injury .

HY-N1775

3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone 3,4-DHAP	Tyrosinase Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Keap1-Nrf2 PARP Autophagy Apoptosis	Cardiovascular Disease Neurological Disease Metabolic Disease Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone (3,4-DHAP) is a phenolic compound with oral bioavailability, possessing potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and cardiovascular protective activities. 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone inhibits mushroom Tyrosinase activity with an IC₅₀ of 10 μM, thereby suppressing melanogenesis . 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone inhibits platelet aggregation in platelet-rich plasma. 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone reduces ROS levels in human umbilical vein endothelial cells treated with high glucose, upregulates the expression of Nrf2, HO-1 and PARP-1 in cells, and promotes the nuclear translocation of Nrf2 . 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone induces autophagy and apoptosis. 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone inhibits seed germination/growth in most plants. 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone can be used in the research of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, diabetes, obesity, skin pigmentation disorders, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases .

HY-119808

Terrein	Melanocortin Receptor Apoptosis Antibiotic	Cancer
Terrein is a melanogenesis inhibitor . Terrein induces apoptosis in breast cancer cell lines . Terrein is an inhibitor of quorum sensing and c-di-GMP in Pseudomonas aeruginosa .

HY-P0097A

Nonapeptide-1 acetate salt 2 Publications Verification Melanostatine-5 acetate salt	Melanocortin Receptor	Metabolic Disease Endocrinology Cancer
Nonapeptide-1 (Melanostatine-5) acetate salt, a peptide hormone, is a selective antagonist of MC1R (K_i: 40 nM). Nonapeptide-1 acetate salt is a competitive α-MSH antagonist that potently inhibits intracellular cAMP and melanosome dispersion induced by α-MSH in melanocytes (IC₅₀: 2.5 nM and 11 nM, respectively). Nonapeptide-1 acetate salt inhibits melanin synthesis, and can be used in the research of skin pigmentation and regulation of steroid production in the adrenal gland, skin cancer .

HY-134046

(-)-Isodocarpin Isodocarpin	Melanocortin Receptor	Metabolic Disease
(-)-Isodocarpin (Isodocarpin), a diterpenoid, is a potent *melanogenesis* inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 0.19 μM in B16 4A5 cells. (-)-Isodocarpin inhibits the expression of tyrosinase, tyrosine-related protein (TRP)-1, and TRP-2 mRNA .

HY-N1098

Velutin	Tyrosinase p38 MAPK NF-κB Bacterial	Infection Metabolic Disease Inflammation/Immunology
Velutin is a flavonoid. Velutin can be extracted from mistletoe. Velutin inhibits mushroom Tyrosinase activity with an IC₅₀ of 910.1 μM. Velutin inhibits p38 phosphorylation, the NF-κB pathway and the MAPK pathway. Velutin prevents articular cartilage degeneration and subchondral bone loss. Velutin slows down the progression of intervertebral disc degeneration. Velutin exhibits inhibitory effects on melanogenesis, skin whitening, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-oxidant and antibacterial activities. Velutin can be used in studies related to pigmented diseases, osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc degeneration .

HY-N2996

Ganodermanondiol	HIV Protease	Infection
Ganodermanondiol is a melanogenesis inhibitor isolated from the Ganoderma lucidum .Ganodermanondiol exhibits potent cytoprotective effects on tert-butyl hydroperoxide-induced hepatotoxicity . Ganodermanondiol shows significant anti-HIV-1 protease activity with an IC₅₀ of 90 μM . Ganodermanondiol exhibits a strong anticomplement activity against the classical pathway of the complement system with an IC₅₀ of 41.7μM .

HY-N10423

Cubebin (-)-Cubebin	Cholinesterase (ChE) Bacterial Fungal Parasite p38 MAPK	Infection Neurological Disease Metabolic Disease Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
Cubebin ((-)-Cubebin), a dibenzyl butyrolactone lignan, is an orally active AChE inhibitor. Cubebin binds to active sites of NF-κB, TNF-α, and TGF-β1 via hydrogen and hydrophobic interactions, obstructing critical residues to inhibit pro-inflammatory or renal fibrosis-related activity. Cubebin enhances p38 MAPK phosphorylation to increase tyrosinase gene expression, stimulating melanogenesis via elevated tyrosinase activity, expression, and mRNA levels. Cubebin reduces oxidative stress via enhanced endogenous antioxidant enzyme activity and inhibited lipid peroxidation, regulates lipid metabolism, improves glycemic control, and exerts renoprotective effects via reduced renal dysfunction markers and improved renal architecture. Cubebin shows antimicrobial activity. Cubebin exerts larvicidal activity against Angiostrongylus cantonensis larvae, with no cytotoxicity toward monkey or human cell lines or Caenorhabditis elegans. Cubebin can be used for the research of diabetic nephropathy, melanoma, colon adenocarcinoma, neuroangiostrongyliasis, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and depression .

HY-W115529

Geranic acid Geranate; NSC 229335; GAGE	Environmental Pollutants Fungal Tyrosinase	Infection Cancer
Geranic acid (Geranate) acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor and antifungal agent, with an IC₅₀ value of 0.14-2.3 mM against mushroom tyrosinase. Geranic acid reduces the viability of human pancreatic cancer cells and B-lymphoma cells. Geranic acid inhibits mycelial growth of the maize pathogens Colletotrichum graminicola and Fusarium graminearum. Geranic acid is applicable to research related to fungal infections, pancreatic cancer and B-lymphoma .

HY-P0096

Decapeptide-12	Tyrosinase Sirtuin	Inflammation/Immunology Endocrinology
Decapeptide-12, a small oligopeptide, is a tyrosinase inhibitor that interacts with C-terminal residue of tyrosinase (K_d: 61.1 μM). Decapeptide-12 is a competitive inhibitor of mushroom tyrosinase (IC₅₀: 40 μM). Decapeptide-12 also increases transcription of SIRT. Decapeptide-12 reduces melanin content in melanocytes. Decapeptide-12 is used for the research of melanogenesis, senescence, inflammation .

HY-N3425

Kazinol U	AMPK	Others
Kazinol U inhibits melanogenesis through the inhibition of tyrosinase-related proteins via AMPK activation .

HY-I0400R

N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Standard) NANA (Standard); Lactaminic acid (Standard)	Reference Standards Tyrosinase Ras Influenza Virus Endogenous Metabolite	Cardiovascular Disease Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of N-Acetylneuraminic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. N-Acetylneuraminic acid (NANA; Lactaminic acid), a nonphenolic structure, is the predominant form of sialic from Collocalia esculenta. N-Acetylneuraminic acid plays a biological role in myocardial injury, melanoma and viral or bacterial infection. N-Acetylneuraminic acid inhibits melanogenesis by reducing tyrosinase activity and triggers myocardial injury in vitro and in vivo by activation of the Rho/Rho-associated signaling pathway through binding to RhoA and Cdc42. N-Acetylneuraminic acid may prevent high fat diet (HFD)-induced inflammation and oxidative stress, thereby prevents hyperlipidemia-associated inflammation and oxidative stress. N-Acetylneuraminic acid is promising for research in the field of melanoma, coronary artery, obesity-related diseases and hyperlipidemia .

HY-135014

Undecylenoyl phenylalanine	Melanocortin Receptor Adrenergic Receptor	Others
Undecylenoyl phenylalanine is an antagonist for α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) and β-adrenergic receptor (β-ADR) to reduce the melanogenesis in melanocytes, reduces hyperpigmentation and thus ameliorates melasma lesions and solar lentigines .

HY-N10016

Chlorogenic acid butyl ester	Tyrosinase	Cancer
Chlorogenic acid butyl ester, a caffeoylquinic acid, is a potent *melanogenesis* inhibitor. Chlorogenic acid butyl ester inhibits the expression of microphtalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), tyrosinase, tyrosinerelated protein 1 (TRP-1), and TRP-2. Chlorogenic acid butyl ester also shows antioxidant activity .

HY-161612

Mycosporine 2 glycine	Tyrosinase SOD COX NO Synthase Keap1-Nrf2	Inflammation/Immunology
Mycosporine 2 glycine is an anti-inflammatory agent and TYRP1 inhibitor. Mycosporine 2 glycine inhibits the expression of inflammatory genes and reduces nitric oxide production. Mycosporine 2 glycine binds tightly to the active pocket of TYRP1 and inhibits the activity of melanogenesis-related enzymes. Mycosporine 2 glycine can be used in the research of hyperpigmentation and inflammation-related diseases .

HY-W721119

7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate	p38 MAPK Autophagy	Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate is an activator for MAPK signaling pathway, which downregulates the melanogenesis related proteins and suppresses the melanin synthesis in B16-F1 cells. 7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate induces autophagy. 7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate is an inducer for phase II enzyme, which exhibits chemoprotective effect against carcinogen. 7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate can be used as cosmetic ingredient for skin whitening and anti-inflammation .

HY-N7717

(-)-N-methylcoclaurine (–)-(1R)-N-methylcoclaurine	Drug Derivative	Metabolic Disease
(-)-N-methylcoclaurine ((-)-(1R)-N-methylcoclaurine) is a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid and melanogenesis inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 6.5 μM that can be found in the flower buds of Nelumbo nucifera. (-)-N-methylcoclaurine inhibits theophylline-stimulated melanogenesis in melanoma cells. (-)-N-methylcoclaurine can be used for the research of skin hyperpigmentation disorders .

HY-N0113B

Hordenine hydrochloride 1 Publications Verification Ordenina hydrochloride; Peyocactine hydrochloride	Bacterial	Infection
Hordenine (hydrochloride), an alkaloid found in plants, inhibits melanogenesis by suppression of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) production .

HY-152194

Tyrosinase-IN-10	Tyrosinase	Cancer
Tyrosinase-IN-10 (Compound 23) is a partially competitive tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 1.6 μM against tyrosinase activity from human melanoma cell lysates .

HY-N0113S

Hordenine-d6 Ordenina-d₆; Peyocactine-d₆	Isotope-Labeled Compounds Bacterial Antibiotic	Infection Cardiovascular Disease
Hordenine-d6 (Ordenina-d6) is the deuterium labeled Hordenine. Hordenine, an alkaloid found in plants, inhibits melanogenesis by suppression of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) production .

HY-N2466A

Melanotan I acetate 1 Publications Verification MT-I acetate; [Nle4,D-Phe7]-α-MSH acetate	Melanocortin Receptor	Cancer
Melanotan I acetate is a potent non-selective melanocortin receptor (MCR) agonist. Melanotan I acetate is a synthetic analogue of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that stimulates melanogenesis. Melanotan I acetate can induce skin tanning by mimicking the actions of a-MSH on the melanocortin type 1 receptors (MC1R) of melanocytes. Melanotan I acetate can be used for sunlight-induced skin cancers research .

HY-143459

Tyrosinase-IN-5	Tyrosinase	Cancer
Tyrosinase-IN-5 (compound 16c) is a potent inhibitor of tyrosinase with an IC₅₀ of 0.02 μM. Tyrosinase-IN-5 efficiently suppresses the melanogenesis without significant toxicity on cells .

HY-N1873

(E)-4-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)but-3-en-1-ol DMPB	Others	Metabolic Disease
(E)-4-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)but-3-en-1-ol (DMPB) is a natural product that can be isolated from Zingiber cassumunar. (E)-4-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)but-3-en-1-ol can increas melanogenesis .

HY-N6069R

Raspberry ketone glucoside (Standard)	Reference Standards Interleukin Related JAK STAT	Inflammation/Immunology
Raspberry ketone glucoside (Standard) is the analytical standard of Raspberry ketone glucoside (HY-N6069). Raspberry ketone glucoside is a melanogenesis inhibitor. Raspberry ketone glucoside inhibits melanogenesis by activating the IL6/JAK1/STAT3 pathway, inhibiting the transcriptional activity of MITFa, and its downstream expression levels of the TYR and TYRP1a genes. Raspberry ketone glucoside shows remarkable whitening activity on both B16F10 cells in vitro and zebrafish model in vivo .

HY-N5118

Chimonanthine (-)-Chimonanthine	Tyrosinase	Cancer
Chimonanthine is an alkaloid of Chimonanthus praecox, inhibits tyrosinase and tyrosine-related protein-1 mRNA expression, amd inhibits melanogenesis .

HY-N3643

Cryptomeridiol	Platelet-activating Factor Receptor (PAFR)	Cancer
Cryptomeridiol is a platelet-activating factor (PAF) receptor binding inhibitor. Cryptomeridiol has melanogenesis inhibitory activity in the α-MSH (HY-P0252)-stimulated B16 melanoma cells .

HY-117761

MHY908	PPAR	Metabolic Disease Cancer
MHY908 is a potent dual agonist of PPARα and PPARγ . MHY908 also inhibits melanogenesis through inhibition of mushroom tyrosinase activity .

HY-N9389

Ginsenoside C-Y Ginsenoside Y	Drug Metabolite	Metabolic Disease
Ginsenoside C-Y (Ginsenoside Y) is a metabolite of Ginsenoside Rb2 (HY-N0040). Ginsenoside C-Y exhibits anti-photoaging and anti-melanogenesis properties .

HY-N10802

6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone	ERK Akt PI3K Epigenetic Reader Domain	Cancer
6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone is a natural melanogenesis inhibitor. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone, a sesquiterpene, can be isolated from the flowers of Inula britannica. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone inhibits IBMX (HY-12318)-induced melanin production in B16F10 cells. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone also regulates ERK, PI3K/AKT, and CREB, shows antimelanogenic activity in zebrafish embryos models .

HY-N15572

1,2,4,6-Tetra-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose	SOD	Inflammation/Immunology
1,2,4,6-Tetra-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose is an antioxidant found in Eucalyptus globulus. 1,2,4,6-Tetra-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose has significant superoxide dismutase (SOD)-like antioxidant activity (EC₅₀: 1.55 μM). 1,2,4,6-Tetra-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose can inhibit tyrosinase (IC₅₀: 0.59 mM) and hyaluronidase (IC₅₀: 0.68 mM). 1,2,4,6-Tetra-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose can be used in food antioxidants, cosmetics anti-melanogenesis and anti-allergy/anti-inflammatory research .

HY-157010

AP736	Tyrosinase PKA	Others
AP736 is a potent tyrosinase inhibitor (IC₅₀ = 0.9 μM) with anti-melanogenesis activity in normal human melanocytes (IC₅₀ = 0.11 μM). AP736 suppresses the expression of tyrosinase and TRP-1/2 by inhibiting the cAMP-PKA-CREB signalling axis, leading to reduced microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) transcripts and proteins. AP736 can be used for melanogenesis and hyperpigmentation research .

HY-155189

IIIM-8	Melanocortin Receptor	Others
IIIM-8 is a *melanogenesis* inhibitor. IIIM-8 inhibits pigment production both in vitro and in vivo without incurring any cytotoxicity in Human Adult Epidermal Melanocytes (HAEM). IIIM-8 can be used for hyperpigmentation disorders research .

HY-N1002

Cadin-1(14)-ene-7a,11-diol	Melanocortin Receptor	Metabolic Disease
Cadin-1(14)-ene-7a,11-diol is a sesquiterpene alcohol with melanogenesis inhibitory activity. Cadin-1(14)-ene-7a,11-diol inhibits the melanogenesis in B16 melanoma cells induced with α-MSH (HY-P0252). Cadin-1(14)-ene-7a,11-diol can be used as a potential skin-whitening agent .

HY-161846

Tyrosinase-IN-31	Tyrosinase	Neurological Disease
Tyrosinase-IN-31 (compound 2-06) is a central-targeting tyrosinase inhibitor (tyrosinase: monophenolase IC₅₀=70.44 μM, diphenolase IC₅₀=1.89 μM). Tyrosinase-IN-31 can inhibit the tyrosinase and melanogenesis. Tyrosinase-IN-31 can penetrate the BBB and enter the central nervous system (CNS). Tyrosinase-IN-31 shows neuroprotective effects and Parkinsonism behavior improving function .

HY-149698

Tyrosinase-IN-17	Tyrosinase	Cancer
Tyrosinase-IN-17 (Compound 5b) is a lipophilic, skin-permeable, and non-cytotoxic Tyrosinase inhibitor (pIC₅₀=4.99). Tyrosinase-IN-17 can be used for research on melanin-related diseases, such as melanoma, melanogenesis, etc .

HY-157123

Tyrosinase-IN-18	Tyrosinase	Metabolic Disease
Tyrosinase-IN-18 (compound 6) is a potent tyrosinase inhibitor. Tyrosinase-IN-18 inhibits melanogenesis in B16F10 mammalian cells. Tyrosinase-IN-18 has strong antioxidant activities against ROS, ABTS ⁺, and DPPH radicals .

HY-P4497

Prolylserine	ERK	Cancer
Prolylserine, a dipeptide, is an inhibitor of melanogenesis production in Mel-Ab cells. Prolylserine decreases expression of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) and tyrosinase, induces phorphosylation of ERK, but not cAMP response element binding protein (CREB) .

HY-N13879

Amphistin	Melanocortin Receptor	Cancer
Amphistin is a *melanogenesis* inhibitor found in actinomycete. Amphistin inhibits the melanogenesis of B16 melanoma cells without affecting the growth of the cell .

HY-N14938

Albocycline K3	Melanocortin Receptor	Cancer
Albocycline K3 is a *melanogenesis* inhibitor of microbial origin .

HY-N3810

ent-11α-Hydroxy-15-oxokaur-16-en-19-oic acid	Tyrosinase	Others
ent-11α-Hydroxy-15-oxokaur-16-en-19-oic acid is an anti-melanin synthesis tyrosinase inhibitor, which can be isolated from Pteris fern. ent-11α-Hydroxy-15-oxokaur-16-en-19-oic acid regulates the melanogenesis transcription factor microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF). The 11α-OH, 15-oxo and 16-en moieties of ent-11α-Hydroxy-15-oxokaur-16-en-19-oic acid are key fragments that inhibit melanin synthesis. The 19-COOH moiety has been implicated in the inhibition of cytotoxicity associated with 11α-OH KA and related compounds .

Cat. No.	Product Name	Type

HY-D0168

Orcinol

3,5-Dihydroxytoluene

Fluorescent Dye

Orcinol (3,5-Dihydroxytoluene) is an organic compound used in biological dyeing and proteomics research. Orcinol inhibits melanogenesis in B16F10 cells by upregulating the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway, and suppresses the expression of MITF, tyrosinase (TYR), TRP1, and DCT. Orcinol exhibits certain DPPH radical scavenging activity. In addition, Orcinol can alter nitrogen balance in animals. Orcinol holds promise for research in cancer and metabolic diseases .

Cat. No.	Product Name	Target	Research Area

HY-N2466

Melanotan I 1 Publications Verification MT-I; [Nle4,D-Phe7]-α-MSH	Melanocortin Receptor	Neurological Disease Cancer
Melanotan I is a potent non-selective melanocortin receptor (MCR) agonist. Melanotan I is a synthetic analogue of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that stimulates melanogenesis. Melanotan I can induce skin tanning by mimicking the actions of a-MSH on the melanocortin type 1 receptors (MC1R) of melanocytes. Melanotan I can be used for the research of sun-induced skin cancer, melanoma, inflammation and male erectile dysfunction .

HY-P0097

Nonapeptide-1 2 Publications Verification Melanostatine-5	Melanocortin Receptor	Metabolic Disease Endocrinology Cancer
Nonapeptide-1 (Melanostatine-5), a peptide hormone, is a selective antagonist of MC1R (K_i: 40 nM). Nonapeptide-1 is a competitive α-MSH antagonist that potently inhibits intracellular cAMP and melanosome dispersion induced by α-MSH in melanocytes (IC₅₀: 2.5 nM and 11 nM, respectively). Nonapeptide-1 inhibits melanin synthesis, and can be used in the research of skin pigmentation and regulation of steroid production in the adrenal gland, skin cancer .

HY-P0097A

Nonapeptide-1 acetate salt 2 Publications Verification Melanostatine-5 acetate salt	Melanocortin Receptor	Metabolic Disease Endocrinology Cancer
Nonapeptide-1 (Melanostatine-5) acetate salt, a peptide hormone, is a selective antagonist of MC1R (K_i: 40 nM). Nonapeptide-1 acetate salt is a competitive α-MSH antagonist that potently inhibits intracellular cAMP and melanosome dispersion induced by α-MSH in melanocytes (IC₅₀: 2.5 nM and 11 nM, respectively). Nonapeptide-1 acetate salt inhibits melanin synthesis, and can be used in the research of skin pigmentation and regulation of steroid production in the adrenal gland, skin cancer .

HY-P0096

Decapeptide-12	Tyrosinase Sirtuin	Inflammation/Immunology Endocrinology
Decapeptide-12, a small oligopeptide, is a tyrosinase inhibitor that interacts with C-terminal residue of tyrosinase (K_d: 61.1 μM). Decapeptide-12 is a competitive inhibitor of mushroom tyrosinase (IC₅₀: 40 μM). Decapeptide-12 also increases transcription of SIRT. Decapeptide-12 reduces melanin content in melanocytes. Decapeptide-12 is used for the research of melanogenesis, senescence, inflammation .

HY-N2466A

Melanotan I acetate 1 Publications Verification MT-I acetate; [Nle4,D-Phe7]-α-MSH acetate	Melanocortin Receptor	Cancer
Melanotan I acetate is a potent non-selective melanocortin receptor (MCR) agonist. Melanotan I acetate is a synthetic analogue of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that stimulates melanogenesis. Melanotan I acetate can induce skin tanning by mimicking the actions of a-MSH on the melanocortin type 1 receptors (MC1R) of melanocytes. Melanotan I acetate can be used for sunlight-induced skin cancers research .

HY-P4497

Prolylserine	ERK	Cancer
Prolylserine, a dipeptide, is an inhibitor of melanogenesis production in Mel-Ab cells. Prolylserine decreases expression of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) and tyrosinase, induces phorphosylation of ERK, but not cAMP response element binding protein (CREB) .

HY-P5264

Tripeptide-8	Peptides	Inflammation/Immunology
Tripeptide-8 is a bioactive peptide withanti-inflammatoryeffect and has been reported used as a cosmetic ingredient .

Cat. No.	Product Name	Category	Target	Chemical Structure

HY-I0400

N-Acetylneuraminic acid 5 Publications Verification NANA; Lactaminic acid	Cardiovascular Disease Microorganisms Classification of Application Fields Endogenous metabolite Disease Research Fields Saccharides Monosaccharides Source Classification	Tyrosinase Ras Influenza Virus Endogenous Metabolite
N-Acetylneuraminic acid (NANA; Lactaminic acid), a nonphenolic structure, is the predominant form of sialic from Collocalia esculenta. N-Acetylneuraminic acid plays a biological role in myocardial injury, melanoma and viral or bacterial infection. N-Acetylneuraminic acid inhibits melanogenesis by reducing tyrosinase activity and triggers myocardial injury in vitro and in vivo by activation of the Rho/Rho-associated signaling pathway through binding to RhoA and Cdc42. N-Acetylneuraminic acid may prevent high fat diet (HFD)-induced inflammation and oxidative stress, thereby prevents hyperlipidemia-associated inflammation and oxidative stress. N-Acetylneuraminic acid is promising for research in the field of melanoma, coronary artery, obesity-related diseases and hyperlipidemia .

HY-21268

Methyl linolenate 1 Publications Verification Linolenic acid methyl ester	Structural Classification other families Classification of Application Fields Other Diseases Plants Disease Research Fields Lipid Source Classification	Environmental Pollutants Melatonin Receptor
Methyl linolenate is a polyunsaturated fattly acid (PUFA). Methyl linolenate has an anti-melanogenesis activity with an IC₅₀ of 60 μM. Methyl linolenate can also be used for studies of the mechanisms and prevention of oxidation/peroxidation of unsaturated fatty acids .

HY-N6069

Raspberry ketone glucoside 1 Publications Verification	Classification of Application Fields Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids Rosaceae Plants Rubus corchorifolius Linn. f. Inflammation/Immunology Disease Research Fields Source Classification	Interleukin Related JAK STAT
Raspberry ketone glucoside is a melanogenesis inhibitor. Raspberry ketone glucoside inhibits melanogenesis by activating the IL6/JAK1/STAT3 pathway, inhibiting the transcriptional activity of MITFa, and its downstream expression levels of the TYR and TYRP1a genes. Raspberry ketone glucoside shows remarkable whitening activity on both B16F10 cells in vitro and zebrafish model in vivo .

HY-N0113

Hordenine 1 Publications Verification Ordenina; Peyocactine	Cardiovascular Disease Alkaloids Monophenols other families Classification of Application Fields Other Alkaloids Phenols Plants Disease Research Fields Source Classification	Bacterial Antibiotic
Hordenine, an alkaloid found in plants, inhibits melanogenesis by suppression of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) production .

HY-D0168

Orcinol 3,5-Dihydroxytoluene	Microorganisms Classification of Application Fields Other Diseases Phenols Polyphenols Ericaceae Plants Disease Research Fields Source Classification	Fluorescent Dye Tyrosinase p38 MAPK ERK
Orcinol (3,5-Dihydroxytoluene) is an organic compound used in biological dyeing and proteomics research. Orcinol inhibits melanogenesis in B16F10 cells by upregulating the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway, and suppresses the expression of MITF, tyrosinase (TYR), TRP1, and DCT. Orcinol exhibits certain DPPH radical scavenging activity. In addition, Orcinol can alter nitrogen balance in animals. Orcinol holds promise for research in cancer and metabolic diseases .

HY-N6866

Gomisin N	Neurological Disease Classification of Application Fields Lignans Phenylpropanoids Plants Schisandraceae Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. Inflammation/Immunology Disease Research Fields Source Classification Cancer	Apoptosis AMPK Akt PERK Keap1-Nrf2 Caspase PARP GSK-3 NO Synthase Interleukin Related
Gomisin N is an orally active lignan compound. Gomisin N can be isolated from Schisandra chinensis. Gomisin N induces Apoptosis in a variety of cells. Gomisin N activates AMPK, Akt, MAPK/ERK, Nrf2, caspase-3 and PARP-1. Gomisin N inhibits GSK3β, nitric oxide (NO), and proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α). Gomisin N has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, and anti-melanogenesis activities. Gomisin N has anti-tumor activity against cervical cancer and liver cancer. Gomisin N improves Alzheimer's disease .

HY-N2073

Ethyl linolenate	Cardiovascular Disease Structural Classification other families Classification of Application Fields Plants Disease Research Fields Lipid Source Classification	MCHR1 (GPR24)
Ethyl linolenate is a fatty acid ethyl ester (FAEE). Ethyl linolenate plays an active role in inhibition of the cellular production on melanin with an IC₅₀ of 70 μM. Anti-melanogenesis Effects .

HY-N2204

Swertiajaponin	Flavonoids other families Classification of Application Fields Flavones Phenols Polyphenols Plants Inflammation/Immunology Disease Research Fields Source Classification	Tyrosinase Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Swertiajaponin is a tyrosinase inhibitor, forms multiple hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions with the binding pocket of tyrosinase, with an IC₅₀ of 43.47 μM. Swertiajaponin also inhibits oxidative stress-mediated MAPK/MITF signaling, leading to decrease in tyrosinase protein level. Swertiajaponin suppresses melanin accumulation and exhibits strong anti-oxidative activity .

HY-N2443

Tribuloside 1 Publications Verification	Tribulus terrester Linn. Flavonols Flavonoids Zygophyllaceae Phenols Polyphenols Plants Source Classification	Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Bacterial PKA Tyrosinase TRP Channel Microphthalmia Associated Transcription Factor (MITF) Interleukin Related
Tribuloside is a flavonoid and PDE4 inhibitor (IC₅₀: 6 μM). Tribuloside exhibits antibacterial and antioxidant activities, capable of scavenging DPPH free radicals. Tribuloside also promotes melanogenesis. Tribuloside can be used in the research of hypopigmentary diseases, sun protection, and inflammatory diseases such as acute lung injury .

HY-N1775

3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone 3,4-DHAP	Structural Classification Classification of Application Fields Pinaceae Phenols Polyphenols Picea schrenkiana Fisch. et Mey. Plants Disease Research Fields Source Classification Cancer	Tyrosinase Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Keap1-Nrf2 PARP Autophagy Apoptosis
3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone (3,4-DHAP) is a phenolic compound with oral bioavailability, possessing potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and cardiovascular protective activities. 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone inhibits mushroom Tyrosinase activity with an IC₅₀ of 10 μM, thereby suppressing melanogenesis . 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone inhibits platelet aggregation in platelet-rich plasma. 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone reduces ROS levels in human umbilical vein endothelial cells treated with high glucose, upregulates the expression of Nrf2, HO-1 and PARP-1 in cells, and promotes the nuclear translocation of Nrf2 . 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone induces autophagy and apoptosis. 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone inhibits seed germination/growth in most plants. 3',4'-Dihydroxyacetophenone can be used in the research of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, diabetes, obesity, skin pigmentation disorders, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases .

HY-134046

(-)-Isodocarpin Isodocarpin	Labiatae Erythrina sacleuxii Hua Plants Source Classification	Melanocortin Receptor
(-)-Isodocarpin (Isodocarpin), a diterpenoid, is a potent *melanogenesis* inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 0.19 μM in B16 4A5 cells. (-)-Isodocarpin inhibits the expression of tyrosinase, tyrosine-related protein (TRP)-1, and TRP-2 mRNA .

HY-N1098

Velutin	Structural Classification Flavonoids Microorganisms other families Classification of Application Fields Flavones Phenols Polyphenols Plants Inflammation/Immunology Disease Research Fields Source Classification	Tyrosinase p38 MAPK NF-κB Bacterial
Velutin is a flavonoid. Velutin can be extracted from mistletoe. Velutin inhibits mushroom Tyrosinase activity with an IC₅₀ of 910.1 μM. Velutin inhibits p38 phosphorylation, the NF-κB pathway and the MAPK pathway. Velutin prevents articular cartilage degeneration and subchondral bone loss. Velutin slows down the progression of intervertebral disc degeneration. Velutin exhibits inhibitory effects on melanogenesis, skin whitening, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-oxidant and antibacterial activities. Velutin can be used in studies related to pigmented diseases, osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc degeneration .

HY-N2996

Ganodermanondiol	Infection Triterpenes Microorganisms Classification of Application Fields Terpenoids Polyporaceae Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss. Ex Fr.) Karst. Plants Disease Research Fields Source Classification	HIV Protease
Ganodermanondiol is a melanogenesis inhibitor isolated from the Ganoderma lucidum .Ganodermanondiol exhibits potent cytoprotective effects on tert-butyl hydroperoxide-induced hepatotoxicity . Ganodermanondiol shows significant anti-HIV-1 protease activity with an IC₅₀ of 90 μM . Ganodermanondiol exhibits a strong anticomplement activity against the classical pathway of the complement system with an IC₅₀ of 41.7μM .

HY-N10423

Cubebin (-)-Cubebin	Structural Classification Classification of Application Fields Lignans Piperaceae Piper cubeba L.f. Phenylpropanoids Plants Inflammation/Immunology Disease Research Fields Source Classification	Cholinesterase (ChE) Bacterial Fungal Parasite p38 MAPK
Cubebin ((-)-Cubebin), a dibenzyl butyrolactone lignan, is an orally active AChE inhibitor. Cubebin binds to active sites of NF-κB, TNF-α, and TGF-β1 via hydrogen and hydrophobic interactions, obstructing critical residues to inhibit pro-inflammatory or renal fibrosis-related activity. Cubebin enhances p38 MAPK phosphorylation to increase tyrosinase gene expression, stimulating melanogenesis via elevated tyrosinase activity, expression, and mRNA levels. Cubebin reduces oxidative stress via enhanced endogenous antioxidant enzyme activity and inhibited lipid peroxidation, regulates lipid metabolism, improves glycemic control, and exerts renoprotective effects via reduced renal dysfunction markers and improved renal architecture. Cubebin shows antimicrobial activity. Cubebin exerts larvicidal activity against Angiostrongylus cantonensis larvae, with no cytotoxicity toward monkey or human cell lines or Caenorhabditis elegans. Cubebin can be used for the research of diabetic nephropathy, melanoma, colon adenocarcinoma, neuroangiostrongyliasis, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and depression .

HY-W115529

Geranic acid Geranate; NSC 229335; GAGE	Structural Classification Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids Plants Lauraceae Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Pers. Source Classification	Environmental Pollutants Fungal Tyrosinase
Geranic acid (Geranate) acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor and antifungal agent, with an IC₅₀ value of 0.14-2.3 mM against mushroom tyrosinase. Geranic acid reduces the viability of human pancreatic cancer cells and B-lymphoma cells. Geranic acid inhibits mycelial growth of the maize pathogens Colletotrichum graminicola and Fusarium graminearum. Geranic acid is applicable to research related to fungal infections, pancreatic cancer and B-lymphoma .

HY-N3425

Kazinol U	Flavonoids other families Classification of Application Fields Flavanols Other Diseases Phenols Polyphenols Plants Disease Research Fields Source Classification	AMPK
Kazinol U inhibits melanogenesis through the inhibition of tyrosinase-related proteins via AMPK activation .

HY-I0400R

N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Standard) NANA (Standard); Lactaminic acid (Standard)	Structural Classification Microorganisms Endogenous metabolite Saccharides Monosaccharides Source Classification	Reference Standards Tyrosinase Ras Influenza Virus Endogenous Metabolite
N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of N-Acetylneuraminic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. N-Acetylneuraminic acid (NANA; Lactaminic acid), a nonphenolic structure, is the predominant form of sialic from Collocalia esculenta. N-Acetylneuraminic acid plays a biological role in myocardial injury, melanoma and viral or bacterial infection. N-Acetylneuraminic acid inhibits melanogenesis by reducing tyrosinase activity and triggers myocardial injury in vitro and in vivo by activation of the Rho/Rho-associated signaling pathway through binding to RhoA and Cdc42. N-Acetylneuraminic acid may prevent high fat diet (HFD)-induced inflammation and oxidative stress, thereby prevents hyperlipidemia-associated inflammation and oxidative stress. N-Acetylneuraminic acid is promising for research in the field of melanoma, coronary artery, obesity-related diseases and hyperlipidemia .

HY-N10016

Chlorogenic acid butyl ester	Lysimachia davurica Ledeb. Phenols Polyphenols Plants Primulaceae Source Classification	Tyrosinase
Chlorogenic acid butyl ester, a caffeoylquinic acid, is a potent *melanogenesis* inhibitor. Chlorogenic acid butyl ester inhibits the expression of microphtalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), tyrosinase, tyrosinerelated protein 1 (TRP-1), and TRP-2. Chlorogenic acid butyl ester also shows antioxidant activity .

HY-W721119

7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate	Natural Products Eutrema wasabi (Siebold) Maximowicz Plants Brassicaceae Source Classification	p38 MAPK Autophagy
7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate is an activator for MAPK signaling pathway, which downregulates the melanogenesis related proteins and suppresses the melanin synthesis in B16-F1 cells. 7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate induces autophagy. 7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate is an inducer for phase II enzyme, which exhibits chemoprotective effect against carcinogen. 7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate can be used as cosmetic ingredient for skin whitening and anti-inflammation .

HY-N7717

(-)-N-methylcoclaurine (–)-(1R)-N-methylcoclaurine	Alkaloids Structural Classification Classification of Application Fields Phenols Polyphenols Metabolic Disease Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Plants Isoquinoline Alkaloids Nymphaeaceae Disease Research Fields Source Classification	Drug Derivative
(-)-N-methylcoclaurine ((-)-(1R)-N-methylcoclaurine) is a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid and melanogenesis inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 6.5 μM that can be found in the flower buds of Nelumbo nucifera. (-)-N-methylcoclaurine inhibits theophylline-stimulated melanogenesis in melanoma cells. (-)-N-methylcoclaurine can be used for the research of skin hyperpigmentation disorders .

HY-N0113B

Hordenine hydrochloride 1 Publications Verification Ordenina hydrochloride; Peyocactine hydrochloride	Coryphantha vivipara var arizonica Structural Classification Alkaloids Monophenols Cactaceae Other Alkaloids Phenols Plants Source Classification	Bacterial
Hordenine (hydrochloride), an alkaloid found in plants, inhibits melanogenesis by suppression of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) production .

HY-N1873

(E)-4-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)but-3-en-1-ol DMPB	Natural Products Zingiber cassumunar Plants Source Classification Zingiberaceae	Others
(E)-4-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)but-3-en-1-ol (DMPB) is a natural product that can be isolated from Zingiber cassumunar. (E)-4-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)but-3-en-1-ol can increas melanogenesis .

HY-N6069R

Raspberry ketone glucoside (Standard)	Structural Classification Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids Rosaceae Plants Rubus corchorifolius Linn. f. Source Classification	Reference Standards Interleukin Related JAK STAT
Raspberry ketone glucoside (Standard) is the analytical standard of Raspberry ketone glucoside (HY-N6069). Raspberry ketone glucoside is a melanogenesis inhibitor. Raspberry ketone glucoside inhibits melanogenesis by activating the IL6/JAK1/STAT3 pathway, inhibiting the transcriptional activity of MITFa, and its downstream expression levels of the TYR and TYRP1a genes. Raspberry ketone glucoside shows remarkable whitening activity on both B16F10 cells in vitro and zebrafish model in vivo .

HY-N5118

Chimonanthine (-)-Chimonanthine	Alkaloids Classification of Application Fields Chimonanthus nitens Oliv. Plants Disease Research Fields Alkaloid Dimers Cancer Source Classification Calycanthaceae	Tyrosinase
Chimonanthine is an alkaloid of Chimonanthus praecox, inhibits tyrosinase and tyrosine-related protein-1 mRNA expression, amd inhibits melanogenesis .

HY-N3643

Cryptomeridiol	Acanthaceae Stachys riederi Cham. Plants Source Classification	Platelet-activating Factor Receptor (PAFR)
Cryptomeridiol is a platelet-activating factor (PAF) receptor binding inhibitor. Cryptomeridiol has melanogenesis inhibitory activity in the α-MSH (HY-P0252)-stimulated B16 melanoma cells .

HY-N9389

Ginsenoside C-Y Ginsenoside Y	Triterpenes Structural Classification Microorganisms Classification of Application Fields Terpenoids Metabolic Disease Disease Research Fields Source Classification	Drug Metabolite
Ginsenoside C-Y (Ginsenoside Y) is a metabolite of Ginsenoside Rb2 (HY-N0040). Ginsenoside C-Y exhibits anti-photoaging and anti-melanogenesis properties .

HY-N10802

6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone	Terpenoids Orchidaceae Andira inermis (W.Wright) DC. Plants Compositae Source Classification	ERK Akt PI3K Epigenetic Reader Domain
6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone is a natural melanogenesis inhibitor. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone, a sesquiterpene, can be isolated from the flowers of Inula britannica. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone inhibits IBMX (HY-12318)-induced melanin production in B16F10 cells. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone also regulates ERK, PI3K/AKT, and CREB, shows antimelanogenic activity in zebrafish embryos models .

HY-N15572

1,2,4,6-Tetra-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose	Phenols Polyphenols Myrtaceae Plants Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Source Classification	SOD
1,2,4,6-Tetra-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose is an antioxidant found in Eucalyptus globulus. 1,2,4,6-Tetra-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose has significant superoxide dismutase (SOD)-like antioxidant activity (EC₅₀: 1.55 μM). 1,2,4,6-Tetra-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose can inhibit tyrosinase (IC₅₀: 0.59 mM) and hyaluronidase (IC₅₀: 0.68 mM). 1,2,4,6-Tetra-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose can be used in food antioxidants, cosmetics anti-melanogenesis and anti-allergy/anti-inflammatory research .

HY-N1002

Cadin-1(14)-ene-7a,11-diol	Structural Classification Terpenoids Sesquiterpenes Plants Burseraceae Canarium ovatum Engl. Source Classification	Melanocortin Receptor
Cadin-1(14)-ene-7a,11-diol is a sesquiterpene alcohol with melanogenesis inhibitory activity. Cadin-1(14)-ene-7a,11-diol inhibits the melanogenesis in B16 melanoma cells induced with α-MSH (HY-P0252). Cadin-1(14)-ene-7a,11-diol can be used as a potential skin-whitening agent .

HY-N13879

Amphistin	Natural Products Microorganisms Source Classification	Melanocortin Receptor
Amphistin is a *melanogenesis* inhibitor found in actinomycete. Amphistin inhibits the melanogenesis of B16 melanoma cells without affecting the growth of the cell .

HY-N14938

Albocycline K3	Natural Products Microorganisms Source Classification	Melanocortin Receptor
Albocycline K3 is a *melanogenesis* inhibitor of microbial origin .

HY-N3810

ent-11α-Hydroxy-15-oxokaur-16-en-19-oic acid	Terpenoids Pteridaceae Diterpenoids Plants Pteris semipinnata L. Sp. Source Classification	Tyrosinase
ent-11α-Hydroxy-15-oxokaur-16-en-19-oic acid is an anti-melanin synthesis tyrosinase inhibitor, which can be isolated from Pteris fern. ent-11α-Hydroxy-15-oxokaur-16-en-19-oic acid regulates the melanogenesis transcription factor microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF). The 11α-OH, 15-oxo and 16-en moieties of ent-11α-Hydroxy-15-oxokaur-16-en-19-oic acid are key fragments that inhibit melanin synthesis. The 19-COOH moiety has been implicated in the inhibition of cytotoxicity associated with 11α-OH KA and related compounds .

HY-135743

Apovincamine cis-Apovincamine; (+)-Apovincamine	Apocynaceae Alkaloids Alstonia yunnanensis Diels Classification of Application Fields Plants Disease Research Fields Indole Alkaloids Source Classification Cancer	Tyrosinase
Apovincamine (cis-Apovincamine) is an indole alkaloid isolated from the Malaysian Alstonia pneumatophora (Apocynaceae). Apovincamine shows anti-melanogenesis activity .

HY-N0113R

Hordenine (Standard) Ordenina (Standard); Peyocactine (Standard)	Cardiovascular Disease Alkaloids other families Classification of Application Fields Phenols Plants Disease Research Fields Source Classification	Reference Standards Bacterial Antibiotic
Hordenine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Hordenine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Hordenine, an alkaloid found in plants, inhibits melanogenesis by suppression of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) production .

HY-N0113BR

Hordenine hydrochloride (Standard) Ordenina hydrochloride (Standard); Peyocactine hydrochloride (Standard)	Coryphantha vivipara var arizonica Structural Classification Alkaloids Monophenols Cactaceae Other Alkaloids Phenols Plants Source Classification	Reference Standards Bacterial
Hordenine (hydrochloride) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Hordenine (hydrochloride). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Hordenine (hydrochloride), an alkaloid found in plants, inhibits melanogenesis by suppression of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) production[1].

HY-N11521

7-Methoxy obtusifolin	Cassia tora (L.) Roxb. Quinones Leguminosae Anthraquinones Plants Source Classification	Tyrosinase
7-Methoxy obtusifolin (Compound 4) is a competitive tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 7.0 μM .

HY-N0493R

Pectolinarigenin (Standard)	Structural Classification Flavonoids Flavones Campylotropis hirtella (Franch.) Schindl. Phenols Polyphenols Plants Compositae Source Classification	Reference Standards COX Lipoxygenase NF-κB p38 MAPK ERK HIF/HIF Prolyl-Hydroxylase Keap1-Nrf2 PI3K Apoptosis Autophagy
Pectolinarigenin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Pectolinarigenin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Pectolinarigenin is an orally active dual inhibitor of COX-2/5-LOX with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor and neuroprotective activities. Pectolinarigenin exerts neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects on astrocyte inflammation via the NFκB and MAPK pathways. Pectolinarigenin inhibits LPS-induced phosphorylation of ERK1/2, N-FκB and p38MAPK, directly inhibits the enzymatic activity or binding of COX-2, 5-LOX and HIF-1α, and reduces the level of XIAP. Pectolinarigenin modifies Keap1 to promote nuclear accumulation of Nrf2, induces ARE-mediated antioxidant enzyme expression, and possesses direct free radical scavenging activity. Pectolinarigenin reduces the release of NO, proinflammatory mediators and leukotrienes, and increases the level of IL-10. Pectolinarigenin induces G₂/M cell cycle arrest, apoptosis (Apoptosis) and autophagy (Autophagy) via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Pectolinarigenin reduces renal crystal deposition and inhibits melanin synthesis. Pectolinarigenin inhibits inflammation and alleviates allergy in mouse models of inflammation. Pectolinarigenin alleviates renal injury, inflammation and oxidative stress in mice by inhibiting HIF-1α activity. Pectolinarigenin can be used for the research of neurodegenerative diseases, inflammatory/allergic diseases, calcium oxalate nephrocalcinosis, gastric cancer, melasma, post-inflammatory diseases and chloasma.

HY-N0637AR

(±)-Eriodictyol (Standard) (±)-Huazhongilexone (Standard); Dihydroluteolin (Standard)	Structural Classification Flavonoids Lawsonia inermis L. Lythraceae Flavones Plants Source Classification	Reference Standards Melanocortin Receptor TRP Channel
3-Chlorobenzoic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of 3-Chlorobenzoic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. (±)-Eriodictyol ((±)-Huazhongilexone; Dihydroluteolin) is an orally active TRPV1 receptor antagonist (IC₅₀=44-47 nM, rTRPV1) with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. (±)-Eriodictyol effectively inhibits lipid peroxidation and the release of proinflammatory cytokines by specifically antagonizing the TRPV1 receptor and activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway. (±)-Eriodictyol reduces the levels of ICAM-1, VEGF, eNOS and TNF-α in the retina and maintains the integrity of the blood-retinal barrier. (±)-Eriodictyol alleviates oxidative stress-induced apoptosis and hyperalgesia, enhances the activity and cytotoxicity of immune cells (such as B lymphocytes, NK cells and macrophages), and increases the levels of antioxidant enzymes simultaneously. (±)-Eriodictyol can be used in the research of diabetic retinopathy, acute lung injury and various pain-related diseases .

HY-126618

Aspochalasin I	Natural Products Ericameria laricifolia (A.Gray) Shinners Plants Compositae Source Classification	Tyrosinase
Aspochalasin I exhibits cytotoxicity against cancer cells NCIH460, MCF-7 and SF-268, with IC₅₀s of 22.1, 33.4 and 19.9 μM. Aspochalasin I inhibits melanogenesis (IC₅₀ of 22.4 μM) through inhibition of tyrosinase, and can thus be used as whitening agent .

HY-N0113A

Hordenine sulfate Ordenina sulfate; Peyocactine sulfate	Monophenols Gramineae Phenols Hordeum vulgare L. Plants Source Classification	Antibiotic
Hordenine sulfate (Ordenina sulfate) is an active compound extracted from malted barley that has melanin-inhibiting activity. Hordenine sulfate significantly reduced melanin content and reduced intracellular cAMP levels. Hordenine sulfate inhibits the expression of proteins related to melanogenesis, including microblind transcription factor (MITF), tyrosinase, tyrosinase-related protein (TRP)-1, and TRP-2. Therefore, Hordenine sulfate can be used as an active ingredient to inhibit pigmentation .

HY-N17896

Pinoresinol-4-O-β-D-apiosyl-(1→2)β-D-glucoside	Structural Classification Lignans Sapindaceae Phenylpropanoids Acer buergerianum Miq. Plants Source Classification	Tyrosinase
Pinoresinol-4-O-β-D-apiosyl-(1→2)β-D-glucoside is a lignan compound and a *melanogenesis* inhibitor with low cytotoxicity. Pinoresinol-4-O-β-D-apiosyl-(1→2)β-D-glucoside is isolable from the stem bark of Acer buergerianum (Acer buergerianum). Pinoresinol-4-O-β-D-apiosyl-(1→2)β-D-glucoside effectively inhibits the melanogenesis process in α-MSH (HY-P0252)-stimulated B16 melanoma cells. Pinoresinol-4-O-β-D-apiosyl-(1→2)β-D-glucoside exhibits extremely high safety towards normal cells, and serves as an ideal tool molecule for studying melanoma mechanisms and developing related whitening products .

HY-N2307B

(R)-Lirinidine (-)-Lirinidine	Structural Classification Alkaloids Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Quinoline Alkaloids Plants Nymphaeaceae Source Classification	Melanocortin Receptor
(R)-Lirinidine ((-)-Lirinidine) is an aporphine-type alkaloid found in the flower buds and leaves of Nelumbo nucifera. (R)-Lirinidineand inhibits melanogenesis with an IC₅₀ of 19.3 μM. (R)-Lirinidine exerts cytotoxic effects at 100 μM .

HY-N10337

Norjuziphine (-)-Norjuziphine	Alkaloids Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Quinoline Alkaloids Plants Nymphaeaceae Source Classification	Drug Derivative
Norjuziphine ((-)-Norjuziphine) is an alkaloid found in the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera). Norjuziphine inhibits the melanogenesis of murine B16 melanoma 4A5 cells stimulated by Theophylline (HY-B0809) (IC₅₀=14.4 μM). Norjuziphine is promising for research of skin whitening and related skin pigmentation diseases .

Cat. No.	Product Name	Chemical Structure

HY-N0113S

Hordenine-d6
Hordenine-d6 (Ordenina-d6) is the deuterium labeled Hordenine. Hordenine, an alkaloid found in plants, inhibits melanogenesis by suppression of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) production .

HY-N2073S

Ethyl linolenate-d5
Ethyl linolenate-d₅ is the deuterium labeled Ethyl linolenate. Ethyl linolenate is a fatty acid ethyl ester (FAEE). Ethyl linolenate plays an active role in inhibition of the cellular production on melanin with an IC₅₀ of 70 μM. Anti-melanogenesis Effects .

HY-W744883

Methyl-d3 Linolenate
Methyl-d₃ Linolenate is the deuterium labeled Methyl linolenate (HY-21268). Methyl linolenate is a polyunsaturated fattly acid (PUFA). Methyl linolenate has an anti-melanogenesis activity with an IC₅₀ of 60 μM. Methyl linolenate can also be used for studies of the mechanisms and prevention of oxidation/peroxidation of unsaturated fatty acids .

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HY-174580

Human MITF mRNA		mRNA Transcription Factors
Human MITF mRNA encodes the human melanocyte inducing transcription factor (MITF) protein, a transcription factor that contains both basic helix-loop-helix and leucine zipper structural features. MITF could regulate melanocyte development and is also responsible for pigment cell-specific transcription of the melanogenesis enzyme genes.

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