Kojic acid
Supplier: ADIPOGEN CORP MS
Synonyms:
5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4H-pyran-4-one, 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one, 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone, 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-γ-pyrone
Mycotoxin. Chelation agent with polyfunctional skeleton for development of biologically active compounds. Moderate antibacterial agent. Tyrosinase inhibitor. Inhibits catecholase activity of tyrosinase. Anti-melanogenic. Skin whitening agent. Antioxidant. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger. D-Amino acid oxidase (DAAO) inhibitor. Shown to inhibit NF-kB activation. Inducer of macrophage activation. Radioprotectant activity. Antileishmanial agent. Insecticidal. Antifungal chemosensitizer. Used in cosmetics and as food additive.
Formula:
C₆H₆O₄ |
MDL Number:
MFCD00006580 CAS Number: 501-30-4 |
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