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Kojic Acid

Name Kojic acid
Synonyms 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone; 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one
Molecular Formula C6H6O4
Molecular Weight 142.11
CAS Registry Number 501-30-4
EINECS 207-922-4
Melting point 151-156 ºC
Water solubility SOLUBLE
INQUIRY

Name	Kojic Acid
Appearance	Pale yellow to off white crystal
Specification	99%
Molecular Formula	C6H6O4
Molecular Weight	142.11
Grade	Cosmetic Grade
Solubility	Easily soluble in water, alcohol, acetone, slightly soluble in ether, ethyl acetate, chloroform and pyridine, insoluble in benzene

Application:
Kojic acid is widely used in high-quality skin lightening cosmetics, bath preparation and mouth
or teeth care products. Cosmetics containing kojic acid can treat freckle,acne, pigmentation and
macula effectively without any toxic and side effects.
It is also used as an important material in antibiotic -cephamycin, anodyne, and antiphlogistic
production.
It is also used as antiseptic,antioxidant, preservative and color stablizer in meat processing,
also act as useful materials of food aromatizer - maltol and ethylmaltol.