Description: Kojic Acid is a tyrosinase inhibitor. It is a chelation agent produced by several species of fungi, especially Aspergillus oryzae, which has the Japanese common name koji. It is a mild inhibitor of the formation of pigment in plant and animal tissues, and is used in food and cosmetics to preserve or change colors of substances. It also appears to possess marked protective (radioresistance) effects from radiation-induced damage.

Synonym: Kojic Acid;

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one

InChi Key: BEJNERDRQOWKJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C6H6O4/c7-2-4-1-5(8)6(9)3-10-4/h1,3,7,9H,2H2

SMILES Code: O=C1C=C(CO)OC=C1O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001