Kojic ac

Kojic ac


Kojic acid is a kind of specialized inhibitor for melanin. It can prevent the tyrosinase activity through synthesizing with copper ion in the cells after it enters skin cells. Kojic acid and its derivative has better inhibitory effect on tyrosinase than any other skin whitening agents. It's commonly used as a skin whitening or depigmentating agent in concentrations of 1%.

Model NameKojic Acid Powder
FormulaC6H6O4
CAS NO.501-30-4
AppearanceWhite or off-white crystals
Text methodHPLC
Loss on Drying<5.0%
Particle Size100% through 80 Mesh
The molecular weight142.11
ApplicationUsed in cosmetics
Stockin stock


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