kojic acid

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kojic acid Structure
kojic acid structure
Common Name kojic acid
CAS Number 501-30-4 Molecular Weight 142.11
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 401.7±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H6O4 Melting Point 152-155 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 179.9±22.2 °C

 Use of kojic acid


Kojic acid is a natural substance produced by Aspergillus oryzae, also used as an anti-oxidant and radio-protective agent[1].

 Names

Name kojic acid
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 kojic acid Biological Activity

Description Kojic acid is a natural substance produced by Aspergillus oryzae, also used as an anti-oxidant and radio-protective agent[1].
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References

[1]. Wei X, et al. Kojic acid inhibits senescence of human corneal endothelial cells via NF-κB and p21 signaling pathways. Exp Eye Res. 2018 Dec 28;180:174-183.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 401.7±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 152-155 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C6H6O4
Molecular Weight 142.11
Flash Point 179.9±22.2 °C
Exact Mass 142.026611
PSA 70.67000
LogP -0.64
Vapour Pressure 0.0±2.1 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.607
Storage condition Refrigerator
Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility SOLUBLE

 Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
UQ0875000
CHEMICAL NAME :
4H-Pyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
501-30-4
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
0120895
LAST UPDATED :
199612
DATA ITEMS CITED :
12
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C6-H6-O4
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
142.12
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T6O DVJ B1Q EQ

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
1 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
4 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - respiratory depression
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
250 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
1500 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - respiratory depression
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
1500 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - respiratory depression
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - dog
DOSE/DURATION :
1 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
DOSE/DURATION :
1 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Sister chromatid exchange
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - hamster Ovary
DOSE/DURATION :
4500 mg/L
REFERENCE :
TOLED5 Toxicology Letters. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1977- Volume(issue)/page/year: 59,213,1991

 Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xn
Risk Phrases R40
Safety Phrases S22-S24/25
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
RTECS UQ0875000
HS Code 29329995

 Synthetic Route

 Customs

HS Code 2932999099
Summary 2932999099. other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

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 Synonyms

2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one
5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyran-4-one
UNII-6K23F1TT52
5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone
5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4H-4-pyranone
2-Hydroxymethyl-5-hydroxy-γ-pyrone
MFCD00006580
5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one
4H-PYRAN-4-ONE,5-HYDROXY-2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)
5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxmetyl)-4H-pyran-4-one
3-hydroxy-6-hydroxymethyl-4H-pyran-4-one
EINECS 207-922-4
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