[CAS NO. 501-30-4] Kojic acid
PRODUCTS SPECIFICATIONS [501-30-4]
DESCRIPTION [501-30-4]
Overview
| MDL | MFCD00006580 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 142.11 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6O4 |
| SMILES | O=C1C=C(CO)OC=C1O |
Summary
Kojic acid is a natural substance produced by Aspergillus oryzae , also used as an anti-oxidant and radio-protective agent [1] .
Appearance
Solid
Source
Aspergillus, Penicillium or Acetobacter spp
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage
| Powder | -20°C | 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 2 years | |
| In solvent | -80°C | 6 months |
| -20°C | 1 month |
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL ( 703.68 mM )
H 2 O : 50 mg/mL ( 351.84 mM ; Need ultrasonic)
* "≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.
Stock Solutions
| Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
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| 1 mM | 7.0368 mL | 35.1840 mL | 70.3680 mL |
| 5 mM | 1.4074 mL | 7.0368 mL | 14.0736 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.7037 mL | 3.5184 mL | 7.0368 mL |
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1.
Add each solvent one by one: PBS
Solubility: 14.29 mg/mL (100.56 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C
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3.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO >> 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (17.59 mM); Clear solution
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4.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO >> 90% corn oil
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (17.59 mM); Clear solution
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