About kojic acid
Kojic acid is a kind of specialized inhibitor for melanin. It can prevent the tyrosinase activity through synthesizing with copper ion in the cells
after it enters skin cells. Kojic acid and its derivative has better inhibitory effect on tyrosinase than any other skin whitening agents. At present it
is assigned into various kinds of cosmetics for curing freckles, spots on the skin of old man, pigmentation and acne.
Product name | kojic acid |
Product type | CAS 501-30-4 |
Appearance | White Powder |
Melting point | 152-155 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point | 401.7ºC at 760 mmHg |
Density | 1.542
|
Flash | 179.9ºC |
Application
Applications:
Kojic acid is a tyrosinase inhibitor, which can preemptively boil with copper ions in tyrosinase, making the copper ions ineffective, thereby inhibiting the synthesis of dopachrome.
Kojic acid may develop into a new type of food additive. Its performance as a food preservative is more ideal than that of sorbic acid
Used in cosmetics, food additives, pharmaceuticals, etc., and can also be used as tyrosinase inhibitors; food antioxidants
(1) Food use kojic acid may be used on cut fruits to prevent oxidative browning, in seafood to preserve pink and red colors.
(2) in cosmetics to lighten skin. As an example of the latter, it is used to treat skin diseases like melasma.
(3) Daily chemicals material Kojic acid can inhibits caseinase synthesis, then inhibits skin melanin formation, kojic acid and it's derivatives are widely used in high-quality brightening cosmetic, bath cream midtoothpaste.
(4) Medical use: Kojic acid also has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Kojic acid and it's derivatives are used as an important material in antibiotic - cethamycin, anodyne, and antiphlogistic production.
(5) Pesticide Biologic fertilizer with 0.51.0% Kojic acid has a clearly effect on increase production both foodstuff and greenstuff.
(6) Others Kojic acid can be film despecking agent and iron ananysis reagent.
Benefits:
☆ Non-gelling thickener, viscosity enhancer and plasticizer
☆ Compatible with most natural and synthetic waxes and resins
☆ Extraordinary film-forming properties
☆ Effective emollient
☆ Adds nice gloss to lipsticks
Company Profile
Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co.,Ltd. is a foreign trading company, specializing in developing and producing Chemical raw materials, pharmaceutical intermediates.It has its own factory, which procures itself a competitive edge in market.
For many years, our company has won many clients' support and trust because it always strives to make high-quality merchandise with favorable price. It commits itself to satisfy every clients, in return, our customer show great confidence and respect for our company. In spite of so many loyal customers won these years, Hegui keeps modest all the time and strives to better itself from every aspect.
We are looking forward to cooperating with you and having a win-win relationship with you. Please rest assured that we will satisfy you. Just feel free to contact me.
Packing & Shipping
FAQ
Q1. What is your delivery term and delivery period?
We accept FOB, CIF, etc. You can choose the one which is the most convenient or cost effective for you. Competitive price with ready stocks; by Air within 7days, by sea within 14 days shipping after .
Q2. What's your main markets?
South&North America, Europe, Asia, Africa etc. Top customers among more than 80 countries; 30 years history; One-stop supplier.
Q3. What is the payment term?
Normally we advise customers use Trade Assurance(is a free payment protection service for buyers is offered by Alibaba group), and we also receive T/T, Western Union or L/C.
Q4. Will you supply samples for test the quality?
We'd like to offer our customers samples for the quality evaluation for most products to develop business.
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