kojic acid cas 501-30-4

Description
Kojic acid Quick Details

Chemical Name: Kojic acid
CAS No.: 501-30-4
Molecular Fomula: C6H6O4

Chemical Stucture:image.png

Molecular weight:142.11

Appearance:White or off white crystal

Assay：99%min

Kojic acid Typical Properties

Item Specifications
Appearance White or off white crystal
Assay ≥99.0%
Melting point 152~156℃
Loss on drying ≤0.5%
Ignition residue ≤0.1%
Heavy metal ≤3ppm
Arsenic ≤1ppm
Ferrum ≤10ppm
Use of Kojic acid

1. Kojic acid has bactericidal and insect-repellent effects.

2. Used as a flower retaining agent to extend flower preservation and shelf life

3.Kojic acid to foods will not affect its own taste, aroma and texture, but also hinder the conversion of nitrite into nitrosamines which are carcinogenic to human body. This hindrance and inhibition on cured meat products is very important.

4. In terms of agricultural production, kojic acid can be used as a biological pesticide, an insecticide and a biological fertilizer. The effect of increasing yield and income of food and vegetables is significant.

Kojic acid Packaging and Shipping

25kg/Carton

Kojic acid Storage

Stored in cool dry condition in sealed containers