ltem | Kojic Acid Dipalmitate | Kojic Acid |
Molecular Formula | 618g/mol | 142g/mol |
Physical and chemical properties | White crystalline powdermelting point92-96ºC | White to light vellow crystalline powdermeltingpoint 150-154ºC |
Solubility | Insoluble in water,soluble in Oil and glycol | Easily soluble in water,Ethanol and ethy acetate |
PH Stability | Stable when PH3-10 | Not stable when PH>7 |
Color stability | Does not chelate withmetalions.color is stable and does not change color | Easily chelate and discolor with metal ions tun vellow or brown |
Other Stability | Good light stability,not easily oxidized | Light, heat. and metal ions have poor stabilitv and are easilvoxidized |
Compounding performance | Compatible with most makeu products | Incompatible with some sunscreens. preservatives |