Kojic Acid
TL;DR: Kojic Acid (CAS 501-30-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H6O4 and molecular weight 142.02661 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyran-4-one
Also Known As: kojic acid, 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one, acido kojico, kojate, phenylbutazone
Application Areas
Top 5 of 21 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H6O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.02661 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.9 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 66.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 142.02661 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 214.0 |
| Melting Point | 153.5 |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, DMSO; slightly soluble in benzene |
| SMILES | C1=C(OC=C(C1=O)O)CO |
| InChIKey | BEJNERDRQOWKJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Kojic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Kojic Acid (CAS 501-30-4) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C6H6O4 and a molecular weight of 142.03 g/mol. Key physical properties include a solubility: Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, DMSO; slightly soluble in benzene. Synonyms include kojic acid and 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Kojic Acid
Property Insights of Kojic Acid
The XLogP value of -0.9 indicates that Kojic Acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 66.8 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Kojic Acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Kojic Acid has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Kojic Acid?
The CAS number of Kojic Acid is 501-30-4.
What is the molecular formula of Kojic Acid?
The molecular formula of Kojic Acid is C6H6O4.
What is the molecular weight of Kojic Acid?
The molecular weight of Kojic Acid is 142.02661 g/mol.
What are the applications of Kojic Acid?
Kojic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Kojic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Kojic Acid?
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