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Catalog Number:
21857
CAS Number:
501-30-4
Kojic acid
Purity:
≥ 99% (Assay)
Synonym(s):
2-Hydroxymethyl-5-hydroxy-1,4-pyrone, 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-pyran-4-one
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$18.53 /100G
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Product Information

Kojic acid may be used on cut fruits to prevent oxidative browning, in seafood to preserve pink and red colors, and in cosmetics to lighten skin. As an example of the latter, it is used to treat skin diseases like melasm.

Synonyms
2-Hydroxymethyl-5-hydroxy-1,4-pyrone, 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-pyran-4-one
CAS Number
501-30-4
Purity
≥ 99% (Assay)
Molecular Formula
C6H6O4
Molecular Weight
142.11
MDL Number
MFCD00006580
Melting Point
190 - 192 °C (Lit.)
Appearance
Off-white to white crystalline powder
Optical Rotation
[a]D20 = 20.5 - 21.5 °
Mesh Size
100% thr' 80 mesh
Conditions
Store at 0 - 8 °C
General Information
Synonyms
2-Hydroxymethyl-5-hydroxy-1,4-pyrone, 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-pyran-4-one
CAS Number
501-30-4
Purity
≥ 99% (Assay)
Molecular Formula
C6H6O4
Molecular Weight
142.11
MDL Number
MFCD00006580
Melting Point
190 - 192 °C (Lit.)
Appearance
Off-white to white crystalline powder
Optical Rotation
[a]D20 = 20.5 - 21.5 °
Mesh Size
100% thr' 80 mesh
Conditions
Store at 0 - 8 °C
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
No
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
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