Kojic Acid
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About Kojic Acid
Kojic Acid is part of the Zemixal vitamins, Excipients & Other APIs range. Key data (IP/BP/USP): CAS 501-30-4, formula C6H6O4 and molar mass 142.11 g/mol. It is described as almost white crystalline powder.
Use cases we see most often
- Pharmaceutical formulation
- Generic drug development
- Nutraceutical & excipient use
- Food & flavour applications
Safe handling
Classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H351. Read the SDS before first use.
Available as 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg. Larger or split packs can be arranged. Every shipment includes a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.
Typical uses
- Pharmaceutical formulation
- Generic drug development
- Nutraceutical & excipient use
- Food & flavour applications
Applications
Grade guides
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Kojic Acid |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-004244 |
| CAS number | 501-30-4 |
| IUPAC name | 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyran-4-one |
| Molecular formula | C6H6O4 |
| Molar mass | 142.11 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 142.0266 |
| Grade | IP/BP/USP |
| Purity / assay | ≥99.0% |
| Physical form | Powder |
| Appearance | Almost white crystalline powder |
| XLogP3 | -0.9 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 2 / 4 |
| Topological polar surface area | 66.8 Ų |
| InChIKey | BEJNERDRQOWKJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=C(OC=C(C1=O)O)CO |
| PubChem CID | 3840 |
| Synonyms | 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one, 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone, 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone, acido kojico, 2-Hydroxymethyl-5-hydroxy-gamma-pyrone, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one, Cleansing Pasds, Surfree Kojic Acid, Kojic Acid Dark Spot, Kojic Acid 0.6%, Kojic Acid 4.4%, Deodorant Underarms Body Skin |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Warning
- H351Suspected of causing cancer
Precautionary statements P203, P280, P318, P405, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 1 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 5 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 25 kg | Quoted on request |
Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.
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