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Kojic acid is a melanin-specific inhibitor that, when it enters skin cells, can complex with copper ions in cells, alter the steric structure of tyrosinase, and prevent the activation of tyrosinase, thereby inhibiting the formation of melanin. Kojic acid whitening active agent has better tyrosinase inhibition effect than other whitening active agents. It does not act on other biological enzymes in the cell, and has no toxic effect on the cells. At the same time, it can enter the intercellular substance to form intercellular gelatin, which plays a role in retaining water and increasing skin elasticity. It has been formulated into various cosmetics to make whitening cosmetics for freckles, age spots, pigmentation and acne.
Kojic acid also has the functions of scavenging free radicals, enhancing cell viability, food preservation and color protection, and is widely used in the fields of medicine and food.
Product name: Kojic acid
English alias: 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one;
Alias: 5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone
Molecular formula: C6H6O4
Molecular weight: 142.11
CAS registration number: 501-30-4
Content: : ≥ 99.0%
Appearence: White needle crystal or powder
Function
(1) Kojic acid is a weak acid compound produced by glucose metabolism during the growth of some microorganisms.
(2) It existed in sauce and wine since ancient times.
(3) Kojic acid is similar to glucose in structure. Isotopic experiments have proved that glucose is formed by oxidation and dehydration without breaking of carbon frame.
(4) Kojic acid can be detected in all fermentation products of aspergillus fermentation.
Kojic Acid (5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone) is a by-product in the fermentation process of malting rice. Mild inhibitor of the formation of pigment in plant and animal tissues, used also to preserve or change colors in food and cosmetics. Off-white powder. Soluble in water.
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