SHEET /m/kojic-acid · PubChem CID 3840 · CAS 501-30-4 · REV 2026.07
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Kojic acid from source
C6H6O4 · 142.11 g/mol
5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone · 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyran-4-one · 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone · 4H-PYRAN-4-ONE, 5-HYDROXY-2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-
chemical compound
CategoryFood & flavor
Chemical familyAlcohols
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit
C1=C(OC=C(C1=O)O)CO
Where you'll find it
Not yet mapped to everyday foods or products.
Toxicity & hazards
WarningHealth hazardH351from source