5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone

Names: 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone

CAS No.: 501-30-4

EINECS No.: 207-922-4

MF: C6H6O4

Appearance: White crystaler

Model 99%min

Usage: Cosmetic Raw Materials

Purity: 99%min

Kojic Acid is a natural antibiotic agent obtained from koji malt. Koji malt has been used for the production of miso, soya and sake in China for a long time.

? Kojic Acid is widely used in whiten cosmetic applied as a skin lightening agent due to its potential to inhibit the enzyme tyrosinase. Tyrosinase is necessary for the synthesis of melanin, which offers skin its coloring.

? Kojic Acid also has antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant attributes. It can protect against fruits from turning brown and is also applied to preserve the pink and red shade of seafood.

? Kojic Acid can also be used in antibiotic synthetic intermediate products, agriculture plant tutelage and chemical reagent, ect.