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Glycolic acid
Product Details
Category
Buffering Agents
Molecular Formula
C2H4O3
CAS Number
79-14-1
Synonyms
Hydroxyacetic acid
Purity
0.99
Quality Level
200
Boiling Point
113ºC
Melting Point
75-80 °C (lit.)
Density
1.27 g/cm3
Product Description
Glycolic acid (hydroacetic acid or hydroxyacetic acid); chemical formula C2H4O3 (also written as HOCH2CO2H), is the smallest α-hydroxy acid (AHA). This colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic crystalline solid is highly soluble in water. It is used in various skin-care products. Glycolic acid is found in some sugar-crops. A glycolate is a salt or ester of glycolic acid.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
76.0514
Flash Point
128.7ºC
Physical State
Liquid
MDL number
MFCD00004312
NACRES
NA.21
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.424
InChI Key
AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OCC(O)=O
InChI
1S/C2H4O3/c3-1-2(4)5/h3H,1H2,(H,4,5)
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Hazard Codes
C
Safety Statements
S26-S36/37/39-S45
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
MC5250000
HS Code
2918199090
RIDADR
UN 3265 8/PG 3
Color
Light yellow to amber
Risk Statements
R22; R34
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