Kojic Acid

• Catalog Number: ACM501304
• CAS: 501-30-4
• IUPAC Name: 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyran-4-one
• Synonyms: Pyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)
• Molecular Weight: 142.11
• Molecular Formula: C6H6O4
• Canonical SMILES: C1=C(OC=C(C1=O)O)CO
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6O4/c7-2-4-1-5(8)6(9)3-10-4/h1,3,7,9H,2H2
• InChI Key: BEJNERDRQOWKJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 179.65 °C
• Melting Point: 152-155 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 179.9 °C
• Purity: 98%
• Density: 1.1712 g/cm³
• Solubility: Soluble in water, acetone, slightly solluble in ether, insoluble in benzene
• Appearance: Solid
• Application: All kinds of skin-lightening products including lotions, creams, fluids, makeup products.
• Storage: Store below +30 °C
• Active Content: 95%
• Physical State: Solid
• Typical Applications: Use as antioxidant.