Kojic acid, CAS 501-30-4

Kojic acid has uses in areas such as cosmetics, food additives, pharmaceuticals etc. Because kojic acid and its derivatives can safely supress the growth of human skin melanin, it is used in skin whitening cosmetics, bath lotions, toothpaste etc. Kojic acid is also anibacterial and therefore prevents oxidation and preserves color, leading to its use in food preservatives, oil antioxidants, preventing fruit and vegetables from becoming stale, and preserving the color of meat and aquatic products. Kojic acid may also be used in chemical intermediate products, agriculural plant protection, chemical reagents and in antibiotics.

Synonyms: 

4H-Pyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-;4H-Pyran-4-one,5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-;5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4h-pyran-4-on;kojic;Pyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl);2-HYDROXYMETHYL-5-HYDROXY-4-PYRONE;5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-γ-pyrone;Kojic acid

Appearance: Almost White Crystalline powder

Please contact MainChem Co, Ltd. for any questions regarding Kojic acid. We would be happy to provide a quote, a sample, or further information regarding it, Kojic acid MSDS -Material Safety Data Sheet and Kojic acid CAS 501-30-4 COA-Certificate of Analysis, Product Data Sheet – in PDF Document.

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