Kojic Acid Powder

CAS Number501-30-4Appearance:-white crystalsMelting point:-152 to 155 °CRecommended Usage Rate:1% to 3%Solubility:Soluble in water and alcohols.Kojic acid is a chelation agent produced by severa species of fungi, especially Aspergillus oryzae, which has the Japanese common name koji. Kojic acid is a by-product in the fermentation process of malting rice, for use in the manufacturing of sake, the Japanese rice wine. It is a mild inhibitor of the formation of pigment in plant and animal tissues, and is used in food and cosmetics to preserve or change colours of substances. It forms a bright red complex with ferric ions.5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-oneKojic acid, 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone, 2-Hydroxymethyl-5-hydroxy-γ-pyrone