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Catalog Number:
21857
CAS Number:
501-30-4
Ácido kójico
Purity:
≥ 99% (ensayo)
Synonym(s):
2-Hidroximetil-5-hidroxi-1,4-pirona, 5-Hidroxi-2-hidroximetil-piran-4-ona
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$18.53 /100 g
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Product Information

El ácido kójico se puede utilizar en frutas cortadas para evitar el pardeamiento oxidativo, en mariscos para conservar los colores rosado y rojo, y en cosméticos para aclarar la piel. Como ejemplo de esto último, se utiliza para tratar enfermedades de la piel como el melasma.

Synonyms
2-Hidroximetil-5-hidroxi-1,4-pirona, 5-Hidroxi-2-hidroximetil-piran-4-ona
CAS Number
501-30-4
Purity
≥ 99% (ensayo)
Molecular Formula
C6H6O4
Molecular Weight
142.11
MDL Number
MFCD00006580
PubChem ID
3840
Melting Point
190 - 192 °C (Literatura)
Appearance
Polvo cristalino de color blanquecino a blanco.
Optical Rotation
[a] D 20 = 20,5 - 21,5°
Mesh Size
100% a través de malla 80
Conditions
Conservar entre 0 y 8 °C.
General Information
Synonyms
2-Hidroximetil-5-hidroxi-1,4-pirona, 5-Hidroxi-2-hidroximetil-piran-4-ona
CAS Number
501-30-4
Purity
≥ 99% (ensayo)
Molecular Formula
C6H6O4
Molecular Weight
142.11
MDL Number
MFCD00006580
PubChem ID
3840
Melting Point
190 - 192 °C (Literatura)
Appearance
Polvo cristalino de color blanquecino a blanco.
Optical Rotation
[a] D 20 = 20,5 - 21,5°
Mesh Size
100% a través de malla 80
Conditions
Conservar entre 0 y 8 °C.
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
No
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Kojic acid is widely utilized in research focused on

  • Cosmetics: Kojic acid is a popular ingredient in skin lightening products due to its ability to inhibit melanin production, helping to reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
  • Food Preservation: It serves as a natural preservative in food products, effectively preventing the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi, thus extending shelf life.
  • Pharmaceuticals: In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used for its antioxidant properties, which can help in formulating products aimed at reducing oxidative stress in cells.
  • Biotechnology: Researchers utilize kojic acid in various biochemical assays and experiments, particularly in studies related to enzyme inhibition and metabolic pathways.
  • Agriculture: Kojic acid is being explored as a natural fungicide, providing an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic chemicals for protecting crops from fungal infections.

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