Kojic acid is a melanin-specific inhibitor that binds to copper ions in cells after entering the skin cells, alters the steric structure of tyrosinase, and prevents the activation of tyrosinase, thereby inhibiting the formation of melanin. Kojic acid active agents have better tyrosinase inhibition than other active agents. It has been formulated into various cosmetics and is a widely used cosmetic active agent. Kojic acid has an antioxidant effect in foods, which inhibits the conversion of into nitrosamines in foods without affecting the taste, aroma and texture of the food. As a production promoter, it has obvious effects on grain and vegetables.
Name | Kojic acid | CAS | 501-30-4 |
MF | C6H6O4 | Appearance | white powder |
EINECS No | 207-922-4 | Purity | 99%min |
Grade | EP,USP,CP,JP | Application | Pharmaceutical /industrial/animal and so on |
Melting point | 152-155 °C (lit.) | Molecular Weight | 142.11 |



1). Applied in Agriculture:
kojic acid is used in producing biological pesticides;
2). Applied in Medicine:
kojic acid has been used as the an important material of cephalosporin-type antibiotics;
3). Applied in other fields:
kojic acid is also used as iron analytical reagent and film spotting agent, etc;
4). Applied in Cosmetics:
kojic acid has been widely added into the lotion, face mask, liquid cream and skin cream.
5). Applied in Food additive:
kojic acid work as antiseptic,antioxidant, preservative and color stablizer in meat processing, also act as useful materials of food aromatizer - maltol and ethyl maltol.
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