Kojic acid

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Cat Number

CHE501304

CAS Number

501-30-4

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Product Detail

CAS Number

501-30-4

EINECS

207-922-4

Storage

Store below +30℃

Synonyms

4H-Pyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-;4H-Pyran-4-one,5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-;5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4h-pyran-4-on;kojic;Pyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl);2-HYDROXYMETHYL-5-HYDROXY-4-PYRONE;5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-γ-pyrone

Description

Kojic acid has obvious effect as food preservative, preservative and color protectant, and can replace chemical preservative. The addition of kojic acid in food will not affect the taste and texture of the food itself, but also hinder the conversion of nitrite to nitrosamine, which is carcinogenic to human body

Molecular Formula

C6H6O4

Molecular Weight

142.11

Appearance

Crystalline Powder

Melting Point

152-155 ℃ (lit.)

Boiling Point

179.65℃ (rough estimate)

Color

White to beige-brown