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HNB supply kojic acid
kojic acid Basic Information:
Name: Kojic Acid
Appearance: light yellow to offwhite crystalline powder
Density: 1.542 g/cm3
Melting point: 152-155 ° C (lit.)
Boiling point: 401.7 grams at 760 mmHg
Flash: DHS 179.9 C
Water solubility: SOLUBLE
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage:Store in a cool, dry place
What is kojic acid ?
Kojic Acid is a chelation agent produced by several species of fungi, especially Aspergillus oryzae, which has the Japanese common name koji. Kojic acid is a by-product in the fermentation process of malting rice, for use in the manufacturing of sake, the Japanese rice wine.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 forms a bright red complex with ferric ions.
Function of kojic acid :
1). Kojic acid can inhibit tyrosinase synthesis, so it can largely inhibit the skin melanin formation;
2). Kojic acid is able to eliminate the free radicals in the human body, strengthen the activity of the leucocyte;
3). Kojic acid have ideal effect in easing pain, relieving inflammation and curing many diseases.
Application of kojic acid :
(1) Food use kojic acid may be used on cut fruits to prevent oxidative browning, in seafood to preserve pink and red colors.
(2) In cosmetics to lighten skin. As an example of the latter, it is used to treat skin diseases like melasma.
(3) Daily chemicals material Kojic acid can inhibits caseinase synthesis, then inhibits skin melanin formation, kojic acid and it's derivatives are widely used in high-quality brightening cosmetic, bath cream midtoothpaste. The products containing kojic acid can treat freckle, acne, pigmentation and macula effectively without any toxic and bad results, At present, kojic acid's use level added in cosmetic amounts to 0.2-1.0 percent.
(4) Medical use: Kojic acid also has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Kojic acid and it's derivatives are used as an important material in antibiotic - cethamycin, anodyne, and antiphlogistic production.
(5) Pesticide Biologic fertilizer with 0.51.0% Kojic acid has a clearly effect on increase production both foodstuff and greenstuff.
(6) Others Kojic acid can be film despecking agent and iron ananysis reagent.
Xi'an Harmonious Natural Bio-Technology company is founded by HNB plants factory to adapt to market development, joint by research and development organization under industry authority. Since its establishment, the company is committed to the development of pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediate production, pharmaceutical raw materials processing, management and import and export of natural plant extracts. The company has nearly 10 years of identification of plant medicinal active ingredients, research and development experience. Focusing on innovative products and innovative services for customers in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, food and cosmetic industries.
HNB address is located in the rapid economic development of the Xi'an International Port Area, the production base is located in the depths of the Qinling Mountains in the Qinling Mountains. Relying on abundant natural resources, focusing on providing customers with quality products. We have established deep relationships with large pharmaceutical and food companies in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. It has become the industry's best raw materials, pharmaceutical intermediates and natural extracts supplier.
