Kojic Acid
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Product Description
Product
Kojic Acid
CAS
501-30-4
Formula
C6H6O4
Synonym
5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one; 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone
Typical Product Specifications
Slightly Soluble
in water, ether
Clarity
Colorless
Loss on Drying %
<0.5%
Heavy Metals, as Pb
<0.0003%
Arsenic PPM
<0.0001%
Molecular weight
142.1
Appearance
Colourless primatic crystal
Ceresines, Paraffins, other waxes
LD502500-3500mg/Kg
Chloride; USP <221>
<0.005%
Content
98%
Residue on Ignition
<0.1%
Iron
<0.001%
Melting Point
152-155 °C
Insolubility
in benzene
Solubility
acetone, alcohol
Notes
Kojic acid has uses in areas such as cosmetics, food additives, pharmaceuticals etc. Because kojic acid and its derivatives can safely supress the growth of human skin melanin, it is used in skin whitening cosmetics, bath lotions, toothpaste etc. Kojic acid is also anibacterial and therefore prevents oxidation and preserves color, leading to its use in food preservatives, oil antioxidants, preventing fruit and vegetables from becoming stale, and preserving the color of meat and aquatic products. Kojic acid may also be used in chemical intermediate products, agriculural plant protection, chemical reagents and in antibiotics.
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Kojic Acid
Product Description
Product
Kojic Acid
CAS
501-30-4
Formula
C6H6O4
Synonym
5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one; 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone
Typical Product Specifications
Slightly Soluble
in water, ether
Clarity
Colorless
Loss on Drying %
<0.5%
Heavy Metals, as Pb
<0.0003%
Arsenic PPM
<0.0001%
Molecular weight
142.1
Appearance
Colourless primatic crystal
Ceresines, Paraffins, other waxes
LD502500-3500mg/Kg
Chloride; USP <221>
<0.005%
Content
98%
Residue on Ignition
<0.1%
Iron
<0.001%
Melting Point
152-155 °C
Insolubility
in benzene
Solubility
acetone, alcohol
Notes
Kojic acid has uses in areas such as cosmetics, food additives, pharmaceuticals etc. Because kojic acid and its derivatives can safely supress the growth of human skin melanin, it is used in skin whitening cosmetics, bath lotions, toothpaste etc. Kojic acid is also anibacterial and therefore prevents oxidation and preserves color, leading to its use in food preservatives, oil antioxidants, preventing fruit and vegetables from becoming stale, and preserving the color of meat and aquatic products. Kojic acid may also be used in chemical intermediate products, agriculural plant protection, chemical reagents and in antibiotics.
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