China Cosmetic Ingredient CAS 501-30-4 Kojic Acid for Skin Care

Cosmetic Ingredient CAS 501-30-4 Kojic Acid for Skin Care Inhibit The Skin Melanin Formation

Product Name : Kojic acid
Synonyms: 4H-Pyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-;4H-Pyran-4-one,5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-;5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4h-pyran-4-on;kojic;Pyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl);2-HYDROXYMETHYL-5-HYDROXY-4-PYRONE;2-HYDROXYMETHYL-5-HYDROXY-GAMMA-PYRONE;2-HYDROXYMETHYL-5-HYDROXY-1,4-PYRONE
CAS: 501-30-4
MF: C6H6O4
MW: 142.11
EINECS: 207-922-4
Chemical Properties: tan powder
Usage: A naturally occurring chelation agent.
Usage:hydroxystearate nonionic solubilizer

Specifications:

itemsStandardsResultsAppearanceWhite sheet crystalComplies
Assay(by drying sample)
Min98%
99.50%
Melting point
92-96°C
94.6-95.8°C
Ash
Max0.5%
0.26%Loss on DryingMax0.5%0.11%Heavy metalMax10ppmQualifiedMelting point92-96°C92-94°CResidue on Ignition %Max 0.50.37Color reaction of ferric chlorideNegativeNegativeArsenicMin 2ppmCompliesPathogenBacteria ≤300cpuNMT100cpuFungus ≤100cpuNMT50cpuConclusionConform with specification

Application:

1. Many customers used products containing this acid to lighten freckles and other dark spots on the skin.
2. Although mainly used for cosmetic purposes, it also has other purposes such as preserving food color and
killing certain bacteria .

Function:
1.Kojic acid can inhibit tyrosinase synthesis, so it can largely inhibit the skin melanin formation;
2.Kojic acid is able to eliminate the free radicals in the human body, strengthen the activity of the leucocyte.
3.Kojic acid have ideal effect in easing pain, relieving inflammation and curing many diseases