Potassium Methoxysalicylate manufactured by us is for cosmetic use only. It is usually used as exfoliating agent, and whitening/anti-spot agent. It can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, and hence prevent melanin production, It can also expedite the normal shedding of the stratum corneum which carries melanin.

Chemical Information of Potassium Methoxysalicylate:

Trade Name: Excutin 4MSK

INCI Name: Potassium Methoxysalicylate

CAS No.: 152312-71-5

Molecular Formula: C8H7KO4

Molecular Weight: 206.24

Structural Formula: 

Specifications of Potassium Methoxysalicylate:

Appearance                   White, crystalline particle

Odor                              Almost Odorless

pH                                  5.5 - 7.5

Purity (HPLC)                ≥ 99.0 %

Melting point                 239 – 242 °C

Hg                                 < 1 mg/kg

As                                 < 2 mg/kg

Pb                                 < 5 mg/kg

Total bacteria               < 100 CFU/g

Yeast and mold            < 10 CFU/g

Package of Potassium Methoxysalicylate: 

10.0kg(10 aluminum foil bags)/carton.