Other names: kojic acid, kojic acid

Chemical formula: 5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-1

Application: cosmetics, food processing, etc.

CAS number: 501-30-4

MDL number: MFCD00006580

EINECS number: 207-922-4

RTECS number: UQ0875000

BRN number: 120895

Use

1. Applied in the field of cosmetics. Kojic acid can inhibit the synthesis of tyrosinase, so it can strongly inhibit the formation of melanin in the skin. It is safe and non-toxic, and will not produce sequelae of leukoplakia. Therefore, Kojic acid has been formulated into lotions, facial masks, lotions, and skin creams. It can effectively treat freckles, age spots, pigmentation, acne and other high-end whitening cosmetics.

2. Food processing field. Kojic acid can be used as a food additive to play a role in preservation, anti-corrosion and anti-oxidation.

3. The field of medicine. Because kojic acid has no mutagenic effect on eukaryotic cells, it can eliminate free radicals in the human body, enhance white blood cell motility, etc., which is beneficial to human health. Therefore, kojic acid has been used as a raw material for cephalosporin antibiotics, and the finished drug produced is used for treatment The analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects are very ideal for diseases such as headache, toothache and local inflammation.

4. In the agricultural field. Kojic acid can be used to produce biological pesticides.

5. In other fields. Kojic acid can also be used as iron analysis reagent, film spot remover and so on.

6. There is a risk of cancer.

7. It can be used to produce cephalosporin antibiotic intermediates. It can also be used to produce pesticides and pesticides.