Kojic Acid

• Post Date:

  Feb 08,2025

• Expiry Date:

  Aug 07,2025

• Detailed Description:

  Cas No. :501-30-4 Specs:Assay: ≥99.0%
  

  Kojic acid Kojic acid is a kind of specialized inhibitor for melanin. It can prevent the tyrosinase activity through synthesizing with copper ion in the cells after it enters skin cells. Kojic acid and its derivative has better inhibitory effect on tyrosinase than any other skin whitening agents. At present it is assigned into various kinds of cosmetics for curing freckles,spots on the skin of old man,pigmentation and acne. Kojic acid can also eliminate free radical, strengthen cell activity of cell and keep the food fresh. It is widely used in the fields of medicine and food. English name: Kojic acid Chemical name: 5-hydroxyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,4-pyrone Molecular formula: C6H6O4 Molecular weight: 142.1 Molecule structure: Specification(Q/XXHG03-1999): Appearance: White needle crystal Melting point: 153~156篊 Assay: ≥99.0% Loss on drying: <0.5% Ignition residue: < 0.5% Ferrum: <10ppm Heavy metal: <3ppm Arsenic: <1ppm Chloride: <50ppm Pathogen: Bacteria count<300 CPU Fungus<100 CPU Package: 1kg10bags(aluminum foil bag sealed)/carton;2.5kgs10bags(aluminum foil bag sealed)/drum.

• CAS Registry Number:

  501-30-4

• Synonyms:

  ;5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one;5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone;5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone;

• Molecular Formula:

  C₆H₆O₄

• Molecular Weight:

  142.11

• Molecular Structure:

  

• Safety Description:

  S24/25:;
  

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  Hubei Xiangxi Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd.     [ China ]          

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