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Send EmailKojic Acid,Acido Kojico 501-30-4
Molecular Formula (Kojic Acid): C6H6O4
Molecular Weight: 142.11 g/mol
Chemical Name: 5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-Pyrone
CAS Number: 501-30-4
It is among the organic acid types classified as pyranones and their derivatives. Therefore, it is an organic compound.
There is a pyran ring in these types of chemicals. At the same time, a ketone group is attached to this pyran ring.
It is a very weak acid that is easily dissolved in solid form.
Other Names:
Cas No 501-30-4
5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone
Kojic Acid
5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone
Acido Kojico
Natural Kojic Acid Powder
Anti-Dandruff Active
Physical and Chemical Properties:
It has a physical appearance in a crystal structure in solid form.
Melting point is 153.5 ° C.
It is slightly soluble in water, ethyl alcohol and acetone as solubility.
Kojic Acid Usage Areas:
Skin cleansing creams in the cosmetics sector generally clean the skin by shedding the skin. Kojic Acid prevents pigment formation on the skin. It is considered as an inhibitory agent.
It has the ability to create better effects by making an esterification reaction with different chemical substances used as skin lighteners in the cosmetics sector.
It is used as a lightening agent by combining with hydroquinone in the field of dermatology.
It is used as a skin color lightening agent in some cosmetic products.
As a substance that prevents pigment production in the skin, it stops the tyrosinase enzyme that provides pigment production.
When applied to the body, Kojic Acid is used in the production of creams produced to eliminate sunburns and black spots.
It is used in the production of creams produced to fade black spots that are acne residues. It can be modified with salicylic acid in this application.
It is used to clean and prevent free radicals that cause the formation of dirty images on the skin after UV exposure.
It is used by modifying with Ascorbic Acid (L-Ascorbic Acid) to minimize damage from sun rays.
It is used as a preservative in the production of hairdressing materials, especially in the components used for curling hair. In this way, it prevents microbial growth.
Kojic Acid is used as an active ingredient in drugs produced to prevent yeast infections or fungal infections that occur in athlete's foot. It is used to increase the effect of antifungals and fungicides in these applications.
