Inventory Ref 34801 15/11/2016

KOJIC ACID

5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone

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Ingredient details

INCI name

KOJIC ACID

Description

5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone

Annex III Identified ingredient
Entry 375

Kojic Acid

CAS: 501-30-4
EC: 207-922-4