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Kojic acid dipalmitate

CAS: 79725-98-7

Overview

Kojic acid dipalmitate (CAS 79725-98-7 ), commonly abbreviated as KAD, is a lipophilic ester derivative of kojic acid used primarily as a skin-brightening and antioxidant active in cosmetic formulations.

Unlike its parent compound, KAD offers enhanced oil-solubility and improved stability, making it suitable for incorporation into anhydrous and emulsion-based systems.

In personal care, KAD functions as a tyrosinase inhibitor incorporated into serums, creams, and sunscreens targeting uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation.

Its oil-compatible profile allows formulators to load it into lipid-rich vehicles such as facial oils, balms, and color cosmetics without the stability concerns associated with kojic acid.

In plastics and polymer processing, KAD is evaluated as a stabilizing additive to limit oxidative degradation during compounding for various industrial applications.

Lubricant formulators have also explored it as a functional additive where antioxidant protection of the base oil is a critical formulation requirement for performance.

Kojic acid dipalmitate is supplied as a white to off-white powder or waxy solid. It is available in cosmetic-grade specification, the standard form demanded by personal care manufacturers.

Bulk quantities are typically offered in kilogram and metric ton packaging, with technical-grade material available for industrial applications and large scale manufacturing needs.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point92-94 °C (decomp)
Boiling Point684.7±55.0 °C(Predicted)
Density0.99±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
ColorWhite to Almost white
Formpowder to crystal

Safety & Handling

Warning GHS07 GHS08 Hazard Statements H302 H302 H315 H315 H332 H332 H351 H351 H302+H332 H302+H332 Precautionary Statements P203 P203 P261 P261 P264 P264 P270 P270 P271 P271 P280 P280 P317 P317 P318 P318 P321 P321 P330 P330 P405 P405 P501 P501 P301+P317 P301+P317 P302+P352 P302+P352 P304+P340 P304+P340 P332+P317 P332+P317 P362+P364 P362+P364

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code2932.99.7000

Other Names

RefChem:1088064 | C38H66O6 | pentadecyl 6-[(hexadecanoyloxy)methyl]-4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-carboxylate | orb3025423 | 5-(Palmitoyloxy)-2-[(palmitoyloxy)methyl]-4H-pyran-4-one | Hexadecanoic acid4-oxo-6-[[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]methyl]-4H-pyran-3-yl ester | KAD 15 | (5-Hexadecanoyloxy-4-oxopyran-2-yl)methyl hexadecanoate | KAD

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
79725-98-7
EC Number
616-724-6
Mol. Weight
618.9
HS Code
2932.99.7000

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