Kojic acid
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
kojic acid CAS No.501-30-4 Skin Care whitening agent
Chemical name: kojic acid
Alisa: kojic;2-HYDROXYMETHYL-5-HYDROXY-1,4-PYRONE ;5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-1,4-pyrone
CAS NO. : 501-30-4
EINECS NO.: 207-922-4
Molecular Formula: C6H6O4
Molecular Weight: 142.11
Structural Formula:
kojic acid CAS No.501-30-4 Skin Care whitening agent
Property: Kojic acid is a chelation agent produced by several species of fungi, especially Aspergillus oryzae, which has the Japanese common name koji.Kojic acid is a by-product in the fermentation process of malting rice, for use in the manufacturing of sake, the Japanese rice wine. It is a mild inhibitor of the formation of pigment in plant and animal tissues, and is used in food and cosmetics to preserve or change colors of substances. It forms a bright red complex with ferric ions.
Appearance:White or off-white crystal
Purity:≥ 99.0%
Melting Point :152-156℃
Loss on drying:≤ 0.5%
Residue on ignition:≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metal:≤ 3ppm
Iron:≤ 10ppm
Arsenic:≤ 1ppm
Chloride:≤ 100ppm
Packing: In 25kgs net cardboard drum or carton.
Storage: Store in a cool and dry ventilated place.
- Kojic acid
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