Kojic acid derivative and a method for producing the same

The present invention relates to a kojic acid derivative that is usable as whitening agent in cosmetic formulation. The kojic acid derivative is produced by esterification process between kojic acid and oleic acid utilizing enzyme in a solvent free system. The present invention also related to a met...

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Main Authors: Mohamad, Rosfarizan, Basri, Mahiran, Salleh, Abu Bakar, Ariff, Arbakariya, Ashari, Siti Efliza
Format: Patent
Published: 2012