Kojic acid CAS 501-30-4

CAS: 501-30-4
Molecular formula: C6H6O4
Molecular weight: 142.11
EINECS: 207-922-4

Synonyms: 4H-Pyran-4-one,5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-; 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4h-pyran-4-on; Pyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)

What is Kojic Acid CAS 501-30-4

Kojic acid, also known as kojic acid and juic acid, is an organic acid with antibacterial effect produced by aerobic fermentation of glucose by Aspergillus candida at 30-32°C.

Specification

Product Name	Kojic Acid Powder
Formula	C6H6O4
CAS NO.	501-30-4
Appearance	White or off-white crystals
Text method	HPLC
Loss on Drying	< 5.0%
Particle Size	100% through 80 Mesh
The molecular weight	142.11
Function	Restrain skin melanin formation
Application	Used in cosmetics

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.