Basic Info
kojic acid
(1) it is applied in the field of cosmetics. In the human skin, tyrosine is synthesized by the complex oxidation and
polymerization of oxygen free radicals under the catalysis of tyrosinase, and finally the melanin is synthesized. Kojic acid can inhibit the synthesis of tyrosinase, so it can strongly inhibit the formation of skin melanin, and it is safe and non-toxic, and will not produce leukoplakia, so kojic has been added into the make-up water, mask, emulsion, skin cream, and can effectively treat freckles, old age spots, pigmentation, acne and other whitening cosmetics.20ug/mlA variety of tyrosinase can be inhibited by the concentration of kojic acid(Or polyphenol oxidasePPO)70 to 80% of the vitality is recommended in cosmetics, adding 0.2 to 1%.
(2)Kojic acid is the raw material for producing maltol and ethyl maltol.
Product Name | kojic acid |
CAS | 501-30-4 |
Molecular formula | C6H6O4 |
Molecular Weight | 142.11 |
Boiling point | 401.7±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
Flash point | 179.9±22.2 °C |
Melting Point | 152-155 °C(lit.) |
PSA | 70.67000 |
LogP | -0.64 |
Vapor pressure | 0.0±2.1 mmHg at 25°C |
Refractive index | 1.607 |
Accurate mass | 142.026611 |