Kojic acid CAS 501-30-4 CAS NO.501-30-4

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【Item name】 Kojic acid
【Chemical name】 KJ Acid; Kojicacid    
【CAS NO.】 501-30-4
【Mol. Formula】 C6H6O                                          
【Mol. Weight】 142.11
【Assay】≥99.0
【Appearance】 Almost white crystalline powder  
【Character】 Soluble in water, clear and colorless
【Standard】 Cosmetic grade, Food grade
【Packing】 25kgs/drum (standard packing)
【Storage】 Tight container, protect from light

Kojic acid is a kind of specialized inhibitor for melanin. It is odorless, colorless and safe. It can prevent the tyrosinase activity through synthesizing with copperion in the cells after it enters skin cells. Kojic acid and its derivative has better inhibitory effect on tyrosinase than any other skin whitening agents, it's widely applied in cosmetic filed. Kojic acid is a kind of tyrosinase inhibitor by fermentation. it can also eliminate free radical, strengthen cell activity of cell and keep the food fresh as a natural preservative. It is widely used in the fields of medicine and food.

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Function

1) Kojic acid can inhibit the synthesis of tyrosinase, it can strongly inhibit the formation of melanin in the skin. 

2) Kojic acid can be used as a food additive, which has the functions of preservation, antiseptic and anti-oxidation. 

Application

Cosmetic use: 
Kojic Acid is a mild inhibitor of the formation of pigment in plant and animal tissues, and is used in food and cosmetics to preserve or change colors of substances and lighten skin.

Food use: 
Kojic acid is used on cut fruits to prevent oxidative browning, in seafood to preserve pink and red colors

Medical use: 
Kojic acid also has antibacterial and antifungal properties.

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