Product Description
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Kojic acid (CAS 501-30-4)
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.
Kojic acid
CAS No.:
501-30-4
Synonyms :
5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone; 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one
Molecular Formula
C6H6O4
Molecular Weight
142.11
CAS Number
501-30-4
EINECS/ELINCS
207-922-4
Properties
Appearance
White or off white crystal
Melting Point
152-155°C
Solubility
Soluble in water
Stability
Stable under ordinary conditions
Item
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Specification
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Appearance
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White or off white crystal
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Purity(%)
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99.0 min
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Melt Point(ºC)
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152-156
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Loss on Drying(%)
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0.5 max
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Residueon Ignition(%)
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0.1 max
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Heavy Metals(ppm)
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3 max
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Application
Kojic acid (CAS No. 501-30-4 ) 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 productio
Packing
Kojic acid (CAS No. 501-30-4 ) is packed in 25kgs net carton.
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