Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (KAD)

Name: Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (KAD)
Brand: RawSource

At a Glance

Material Family

Esters

Record Type

Pure compound

Primary Role

Emolliency

Functional Roles

Emolliency

INCI Name

KOJIC DIPALMITATE

CosIng Functions

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Industries Served

Beauty & Personal Care

Applications & Use Cases

▸ Cosmetic emollient: Skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations.
▸ Oil-soluble derivative: Lipophilic, oxidation-stable form of kojic acid for oil-phase systems.
▸ Skin-care ingredient: Formulated into leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic products.

Safety & Handling

Full SDS available on request

A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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HS / Tariff Classification

Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading

2932 . 99

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

Heading 29.32

Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)

Subheading 2932.99

6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits

Chemical Identity

CAS Number

79725-98-7

Molecular Formula

C38H66O6

Molecular Weight

618.9 g/mol

IUPAC Name

(5-hexadecanoyloxy-4-oxopyran-2-yl)methyl hexadecanoate

INCI Name

KOJIC DIPALMITATE

PubChem CID

15801174

InChI Key

SGEADTGIZKXPIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms & Trade Names

Kojic acid dipalmitate C38H66O6 pentadecyl 6-[(hexadecanoyloxy)methyl]-4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-carboxylate 5-(Palmitoyloxy)-2-[(palmitoyloxy)methyl]-4H-pyran-4-one HY-W099579 AS-14788 K0050 (5-hexadecanoyloxy-4-oxo-pyran-2-yl)methyl hexadecanoate 6-[(Hexadecanoyloxy)methyl]-4-oxo-4H-pyran-3-yl hexadecanoate

Full Description

Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (CAS 79725-98-7) is the dipalmitate ester of kojic acid, an oil-soluble, oxidation-stable derivative developed for cosmetic use. Industry references record its cosmetic function as an emollient; as a lipophilic kojic-acid derivative it is incorporated into skin-care formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the use of kojic acid dipalmitate?

Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (CAS 79725-98-7) is the dipalmitate ester of kojic acid, an oil-soluble, oxidation-stable derivative developed for cosmetic use. Industry references record its cosmetic function as an emollient; as a lipophilic kojic-acid derivative it is incorporated into oil-phase skin-care formulations. RawSource supplies it as a bulk cosmetic raw material.

What is the difference between kojic acid and kojic acid dipalmitate?

Kojic acid (CAS 501-30-4) is the parent water-soluble gamma-pyranone; the dipalmitate (CAS 79725-98-7, C38H66O6) is its diester with palmitic acid, making it oil-soluble and more resistant to oxidation/discoloration. The ester form is preferred for oil-phase and leave-on cosmetic systems where stability of the parent is limiting.

Is kojic acid dipalmitate oil-soluble or water-soluble?

It is oil-soluble (lipophilic), which is the reason for esterifying the parent kojic acid. This makes it suited to the oil phase of emulsions and anhydrous formulations rather than aqueous systems. Solubility behavior is documented on the technical/spec sheet supplied with the product.

How is kojic acid dipalmitate supplied in bulk?

It is supplied as a powder cosmetic raw material in industrial packaging sized for formulation use. Contact us for bulk pack sizes, minimum order quantity, available grade, lead time, and a current quote. SDS and CoA accompany every shipment.

What is the CAS number and HS code for kojic acid dipalmitate?

It is CAS 79725-98-7 with molecular formula C38H66O6. As an oxygen-heterocyclic ester compound it is classified under HS subheading 2932.99; confirm the exact subheading with your broker. Identity and specification data are provided on the CoA.

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