Abstract:
PURPOSE: A method for purifying arbutin of high purity and high yield using Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai cv. pericarp is provided. CONSTITUTION: A method for purifying arbutin of high purity using Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai cv. pericarp comprises: a step of uniformly mixing Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai cv. pricarp and alcohol and placing in the dark for 2- hours; a step of filtering and concentrating; a step of suspending the concentrate with distilled water and removing oil ingredients; and a step of concentrating a water layer of solvent fraction and purifying the water layer.