Chemical Kojic Acid CAS 501-30-4

Product Description

Kojic acid scientific name 5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-1,4-pyranone, is a weakly acidic organic compound made by microorganisms through fermentation. Its English name is kojic acid. Kojic acid is a kind of white or beige acicular crystal; Soluble in water, alcohol , slightly soluble in ether,  insoluble in benzene; The molecular formula is C6H6O4, the molecular weight is 142.1, and the melting point is 153 ~ 156 ºC. CAS:501~30~4

Item	Specification	Results
Appearance Property	Almost White Crystal or Powder	Almost White Crystal
% Purity min	99.0	99.60
r Melting Point	152 ~156	154.9~155.4
% Loss on Drying max	1.0	0.13
% Residue on Ignition max	0.2	0.07
fit,mg/Kg Chloride max	100	<25
% Heavy Metals max	1 0.001	Not detected
% Iron max	0.001	Not detected
Conclusion	Up to grade