Kojic acid CAS No. 501-30-4

Kojic acid
Kojic acid CAS No. 501-30-4

EINECS 207-922-4
Empirical Formula C6H6O4
Chemical Name 5-hydroxy-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4H-Pyran-4-one
Kojic acid conventionally named 5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4H-pyran-4-one, is a white or cream-colored acicular crystal. It easily dissolves in water, alcohol and acetone, slightly dissolves in ether, ethyl acetate, chloroform and pyridine, does not dissolve in benzene.

Kojic acid CAS No. 501-30-4