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Kojic acid

Synonym:2-Hydroxymethyl-5-hydroxy-γ-pyrone, 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4H-4-pyranone
CAS Number:501-30-4
Linear Formula:C6H6O4
Molecular Weight:142.11
Beilstein Registry Number:120895
EC Number:207-922-4
MDL number:MFCD00006580
PubChem Substance ID:24896226

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Description

Biochem/physiol ActionsTyrosinase inhibitor.

Properties

mp152-155 °C(lit.)

Safety

Personal Protective EquipmentEyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Safety Statements22-24/25
WGK Germany3
RTECSUQ0875000

References

referenceTamura, T., et al., Time course observation of thyroid proliferative lesions and serum levels of related hormones in rats treated with kojic acid after DHPN initiation. J. Toxicol. Sci. 24, 145-155, (1990)
 Novotny, L., et al., Kojic acid--a new leading molecule for a preparation of compounds with an anti-neoplastic potential. Neoplasma 46, 89-92, (1999) Abstract
 Fujimoto, N., et al., Changes in thyroid function during development of thyroid hyperplasia induced by kojic acid in F344 rats. Carcinogenesis 20, 1567-1571, (1999) Abstract
MerckMerck 13,5334
BeilsteinBeil. 18,V,2,516
 FT-IR 1 (1), 457:B / FT-IR 2 (1), 726:A / FT-NMR 1 (1), 724:C / IR-Spectra (3), 270:G / IR-Spectra (2), 242:A / NMR-Reference 2 (1), 417:D / RegBook 1 (1), 501:L / Sax 6, 1574 / Sigma FT-IR 1 (2), 157:B