Cat Number: CIA79725987

Kojic acid dipalmitate

CAS Number

79725-98-7

Synonyms

KOJIC DIPALMITATE;KOJIC ACID DIPALMITATE;2-Palmitoyloxymethyl-5-palmitoyloxy-gamma-pyrone;2-palmitoyloxymethyl-5-palmitoyloxy-pyrone;4-OXO-6-[[(1-OXOHEXADECYL)OXY]METHYL]-4H-PYRAN-3-YL ESTER HEXADECANOIC ACID;LGB-KAD;Brillian-MB228 Kojic Dipalmitate

INCI Name

Kojic Dipalmitate

Description

Kojic acid dipalmitate is a diesterified derivative of tretinoin. It is considered superior to tretinoin in its whitening ability and is more stable than tretinoin in cosmetic formulations. It is commonly used in sunscreens and after-sun products, colour cosmetics, whitening products, anti-ageing products, creams and lotions.

Molecular Weight

618.93

Molecular Formula

C38H66O6

EINECS

207-922-4

InChIKey

SGEADTGIZKXPIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(OC1C(=O)C=C(COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)OC=1)(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

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