Kojic acid API
| Cas No : | 501-30-4 |
|---|---|
| Name : | Kojic acid |
| Synonyms : | 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one |
| Molecular Formula : | C6H6O4 |
| Melting Point : | 152 °C |
| Boiling Point : | 401.7±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Molecular Weight : | 142.11 g/mol |
| Density : | 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Solubility : | Readily soluble in water, ethanol, and acetone; sparingly soluble in ether, ethyl acetate, chloroform, and pyridine; and difficultly soluble in most other liquids. |
Uses :
- KOJIC ACID contains 'Kojic acid' is a skin-lighting agent used to treat skin problems like acne scars, melasma, hyperpigmentation, and photoaging. It also used to treat freckles (small brown spots on the skin), age spots, and chloasma (darkened skin caused by hormonal changes).
