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Kojic Acid

CAS 501-30-4C6H6O4MW 142.11

Kojic Acid (CAS No. 501-30-4) is supplied by Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. with a typical purity of 按批次COA提供(不公开发布). Main applications include Fine Chemicals;Cosmetic Raw Materials;Hot Products. Bulk quantities are available with COA; purity and packaging are subject to batch COA and order confirmation.

Specifications

CAS Number501-30-4
Molecular FormulaC6H6O4
Molecular Weight142.11
Melting Point153.5
LogP-0.64
Purity按批次COA提供(不公开发布)
Packaging按订单/批次确认(不公开发布)
ApplicationsFine Chemicals;Cosmetic Raw Materials;Hot Products
CategoryFine Chemicals|Cosmetic Raw Materials|Hot Products

Where it is used

Fine Chemicals;Cosmetic Raw Materials;Hot Products

Packaging & Supply

Packaging按订单/批次确认(不公开发布)
Purity按批次COA提供(不公开发布)
StorageSealed, cool and dry place
Lead TimeIn stock / per order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Kojic Acid?

The CAS number of Kojic Acid is 501-30-4.

What purity and packaging are available?

Typical purity is 按批次COA提供(不公开发布), supplied in 按订单/批次确认(不公开发布), with COA provided.

What are the applications of Kojic Acid?

Main applications include Fine Chemicals;Cosmetic Raw Materials;Hot Products.

How do I buy Kojic Acid or get a quote?

Email info@591daili.com or reach us on WhatsApp with the product name, CAS number and required quantity; quotes within one business day. Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd..

PubChem Public Data

Description

Kojic Acid · CAS 501-30-4 · C6H6O4. UNII 6K23F1TT52. Melting Point: 153.5; Melting Point: 153.5 °C; Melting Point: 161 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number501-30-4
PubChem CID3840
Molecular formulaC6H6O4
IUPAC name5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyran-4-one
UNII (FDA)6K23F1TT52

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight142.11
XLogP3-0.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass142.02660867
Monoisotopic Mass142.02660867
Topological Polar Surface Area66.8
Heavy Atom Count10
Formal Charge0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point153.5
Melting Point153.5 °C
Melting Point161 °C
LogP-0.64
LogPlog Kow = -0.64
Dissociation ConstantspKa = 7.66 (approx., at 25 °C)

Physical description & handling notes

  • Solid
  • Prismatic needles from acetone, ethanol+ether or methanol+ethyl acetate
  • Crystals
  • Prisms, needles from acetone
  • Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, DMSO; slightly soluble in benzene
  • Soluble in water, acetone; slightly solluble in ether; insoluble in benzene

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food ContactCIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Kojic Acid) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)
CIR / INCI: Antioxidant
GHS notification summary86.2% (69 / 80)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary86.2% (69 / 80)
Reported hazard statementsH351 (13.8%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 86.2% (69 of 80) of all reports.

H351 (13.8%): Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]

Documented Uses

  • Converted to maltol and ethyl maltol, flavor-enhancing additives. Food additive to inhibit tyrosinase.
  • Chemical intermediate, metal chelates, ... antifungal and antimicrobial agent
  • Kojic acid is widely used as a food additive for preventing enzymatic browning, and in cosmetic preparations as a skin-lightening or bleaching agent.
  • Laboratory reagent used as standard chemical for tyrosinase inhibitor assays.
  • Antibiotic substance produced in an aerobic process by a variety of microorganisms from a wide-range of carbon sources.
  • Fermentation of starches and sugars by certain molds.

Synonyms

kojic acid; 501-30-4; 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one; 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone; 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyran-4-one; 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone; 4H-PYRAN-4-ONE, 5-HYDROXY-2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-; acido kojico; 2-Hydroxymethyl-5-hydroxy-gamma-pyrone; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one; DTXSID2040236; CHEBI:43572; 6K23F1TT52; NSC-1942; DTXCID0020236; Beaute

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Kojic Acid?

CAS 501-30-4; molecular formula C6H6O4; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Kojic Acid known by?

kojic acid, 501-30-4, 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one, 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyran-4-one, 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone.

What is the regulatory status of Kojic Acid?

Documented regulatory listings: CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Kojic Acid) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review); CIR / INCI: Antioxidant.

Is Kojic Acid classified as hazardous?

86.2% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (69 of 80).

What are the key physical properties of Kojic Acid?

Melting Point: 153.5; Melting Point: 153.5 °C; Melting Point: 161 °C; LogP: -0.64.

Facts on this page are taken from PubChem (US National Library of Medicine) and Wikidata. Grade-specific data — assay, moisture, particle size, packaging, shelf life — is issued per batch on the COA and is not published here.

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