Kojic Acid

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Catalog Number
ACM501304
Product Name
Kojic Acid
Structure
Structure
CAS
501-30-4
Category
Inhibitors
Description
Kojic acid (5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone) is a by-product in the fermentation process of malting rice. Mild inhibitor of the formation of pigment in plant and animal tissues.
Synonyms
Pyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)
IUPAC Name
5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyran-4-one
Molecular Weight
142.11
Molecular Formula
C6H6O4
Canonical SMILES
C1=C(OC=C(C1=O)O)CO
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H6O4/c7-2-4-1-5(8)6(9)3-10-4/h1,3,7,9H,2H2
InChI Key
BEJNERDRQOWKJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
179.65 °C
Melting Point
152-155 °C(lit.)
Flash Point
179.9 °C
Density
1.1712 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water, acetone, slightly solluble in ether, insoluble in benzene
Appearance
Solid
Application
All kinds of skin-lightening products including lotions, creams, fluids, makeup products.
Storage
Store below +30 °C
Complexity
214
Composition
Kojic acid
Exact Mass
142.02660867
Features And Benefits
Skin-lightening effect by inhibiting melanin formationPromotes skin lightening and helps establishing an even skin tone on all skin typesMinimizes liver spotsOften used also to preserve or stabilize colors in cosmetic productsCan enhance shelf life through its preservative actions against chemical and microbial degradation
Hazard Codes
Xn
HS Code
3202100000
LogP
-0.16230
Monoisotopic Mass
142.02660867
Physical State
Solid
pKa
7.9(at 25 °C)
PSA
7.67
Refractive Index
1.4434
Shipping
Can be shipped at room temperature, where not in use may vary.
Source
Aspergillus, Penicillium or Acetobacter spp
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Topological Polar Surface Area
66.8 Ų
WGK Germany
3
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