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Kojic acid

 

Name: Kojic acid
Chemical name: 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-1,4-pyrone; 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one
CAS NO.: 501-30-4

Specification:

Appearance	white-like needle crystal or powder
Melting point	152~156
Content	≥99.0%
Loss on drying	<0.5%
Ignition residue	<0.5%
Iron content	<10ppm
Heavy metal	<3ppm
Arsenic content	<1ppm
Chloride content	<50ppm
Pathogen	Bacteria count<300 CPU Fungus<100 CPU

Property: Because kojic acid can inhibit the melanin growing of body-skin, its application is being more and more wide in whiten cosmetic, bath lotion, etc. As to its actions of antiseptic, antioxidant, kojic acid also can be widely used in food aseptic, antioxidant of grease and food, antistaling agent of fruit and vegetable. In addition, kojic acid can also be used in antibiotic synthetic intermediate products, agriculture plant tutelage and chemical reagent, etc .
Package and storage: 1kg/bag, aluminum foil bag and PE bag lining. Keep seal and shield from light.