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Allo Maltol

Catalog No. A546700 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 644-46-2 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
5-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
IUPAC Traditional name
5-hydroxy-2-methylpyran-4-one
Synonyms
5-Hydroxy-2-methyl-γ-pyrone
3-Hydroxy-6-methyl-4-pyrone
2-Methyl-5-hydroxy-(4H)-pyran-4-one
5-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
2-Methyl-5-hydroxy-1,4-pyrone
α-Deoxykojic Acid
NSC 166902

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 644-46-2

PROPERTIES

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DETAILS

Description (English)
The esters of 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one are used as novel tyrosinase inhibitors for skin-lightening cosmetic compositions.

REFERENCES

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  • Weinberg, G., et al.: Antimicrob. Agents Chemother., 38, 997 (1990)
  • Skaar, E., et al.: J. Bacteriol., 188, 1071 (1990)