- Chemical Name:Kojic Acid
- Functions:Skin Protectant
- Dosage Form:Ointments
Chengdu Jinkai Biology Engineering Kojic Acid, (formal name: 5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-1,4-pyrone) is a kind of sub acid organic compound made in microbial fermentation. Kojic acid is white or off-white needle-like crystals, easily dissolved in water, alcohol and acetone. It is slightly dissolved in ether, ethyl acetate, chloroform and pyridine and undissolved in benzene.