| Identification | |
| Name: | Kojic acid |
| Synonyms: | Kojic acid(whitening agent in cosmetic);3-O-Ethyl ascorbic acid;5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4H-4-pyranone;4H-Pyran-4-one,5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-;5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone;5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone;5-18-02-00516 (Beilstein Handbook Reference);5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyran-4-one;5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one;2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one;4H-Pyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-2- (hydroxymethyl)-; |
| CAS: | 501-30-4 |
| EINECS: | 207-922-4 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H6O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 142.11 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C6H6O4/c7-2-4-1-5(8)6(9)3-10-4/h1,3,7,9H,2H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 10kg |
| Density: | 1.542 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Water Solubility: | SOLUBLE |
| Solubility: | soluble |
| Appearance: | Tan powder |
| HS Code: | 29329995 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. |
| Color: | Prismatic needles from acetone, ethanol+ether or methanol+ethyl acetate Crystals Prisms, needles from acetone |
| Usage: | Converted to maltol and ethyl maltol, flavor-enhancing additives. |
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