Tyrosinase

Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Arbutin inhibits melanin formation due to its tyrosinase inhibitory activity.

4-Butylresorcinol is a phenol derivative which can inhibit tyrosinase with IC50 of 11.27 μM.

MNS is a potent and selective inhibitor of Src and Syk tyrosine kinases.

Hydroxyacetic acid is a dermatologic agent. It has also been used as a plant-tissue based biosensor and chemiluminescence flow sensor.