l General Information |
Product Name | Kojic acid |
General description | Kojic acid is a fungal metabolite that inhibits tyrosinase with an IC50 value of 30.6 nM for mushroom tyrosinase. It is a synthetic intermediate used for production of food additives. |
Synonym | 5-Hydroxy-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-Pyrone |
Purity | ≥99.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 501-30-4 |
Formula | C6H6O4 | Molecular Weight | 142.11 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥15mg/ml |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
