Kojic acid CAS 501-30-4

Description

Kojic acid Quick Details
Description
Chemical Name: Kojic acid
CAS No.: 501-30-4
Molecular Fomula: C6H6O4
Chemical Structure:
Molecular weight: 142.11
Appearance: White or off-white crystal
Assay: 99%min
Typical Properties

Item
Specifications

Appearance
White or off-white crystal

Essay
≥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 in foods will not only affect their taste, aroma, and texture but also hinder the conversion of nitrite into nitrosamines which are carcinogenic to the human body. This hindrance and inhibition of 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.
Packaging and Shipping
25kg/Carton

Kojic acid Storage
Stored in cool dry condition in sealed containers