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Kojic acid

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Kojic acid [′kō·jik ‚as·əd]
(organic chemistry)
C6H6O4A crystalline antibiotic with a melting point of 152-154°C; soluble in water, acetone, and alcohol; used in insecticides and as an antifungal and antimicrobial agent.


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