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Kojic Acid
Product Details
Category
Antioxidant Cosmetic Chemicals
Molecular Formula
C6H6O4
CAS Number
501-30-4
Synonyms
Pyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)
Purity
≥98.5% (HPLC)
Solubility
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Sonicated)
Quality Level
200
Application
kojic acid is a skin-lightening agent that acts through anti-oxidant activity. Kojic acid is a tyrosinase inhibitor, although it is not as effective as licorice extract. When combined with allantoin and other proper ingredients in sunscreen preparations, the mixture can inhibit uV-caused erythema and accelerate wound healing. It is also found to be skin sensitizing and can be irritating.
Boiling Point
179.65°C (rough estimate)
Melting Point
152-155 °C (lit.)
Density
1.1712 g/mL(rough estimate)
EC Number
207-922-4
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
142.11
Physical State
Crystalline Powder
MDL number
MFCD00006580
Refractive Index
1.4434 (estimate)
InChI Key
BEJNERDRQOWKJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OCC1=CC(=O)C(O)=CO1
InChI
1S/C6H6O4/c7-2-4-1-5(8)6(9)3-10-4/h1,3,7,9H,2H2
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Hazard Codes
Xn
RTECS
UQ0875000
HS Code
29329995
Water Solubility
Soluble
Color
White to beige-brown
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