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Kojic Acid

Kojic Acid
CAS 501-30-4 · MF C6H6O4 · MW 142.11 g/mol

Skin-lightening agent derived from fermentation, used in cosmetics for reducing hyperpigmentation.

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CAS Number
501-30-4
Molecular Formula
C6H6O4
Molecular Weight
142.11 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Functional Roles
Preservation
Industries Served
Beauty & Personal Care
Physical Properties
melting_point
153.5 u00b0C
solubility
Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, DMSO; slightly soluble in benzene
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Health Hazard
  • H351 (13.8%): Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number501-30-4
IUPAC Name5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyran-4-one
InChI KeyBEJNERDRQOWKJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 3840
INCI NameKOJIC ACID
Synonyms & Trade Names
5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyran-4-one 4H-PYRAN-4-ONE, 5-HYDROXY-2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)- 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone acido kojico 2-Hydroxymethyl-5-hydroxy-gamma-pyrone 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one 6K23F1TT52 DTXCID0020236 Beaute Cleansing Pasds TurmericKojicSoap
Full Description

Skin-lightening agent derived from fermentation, used in cosmetics for reducing hyperpigmentation.

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Packaging Options
25 kg Bags / Drums
Standard pallet quantities
1,000 L IBC Totes
For liquid products
ISO Tank / Flexitank
Bulk liquid — 20,000+ L
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