Glycolic acid
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.
Catalog Number | CDC10-0243 |
Alternative Name(s) | Hydroxyacetic acid |
Research Area | Used for research and manufacturing |
Molecular Formula | C2H4O3 |
CAS# | 79-14-1 |
Purity | 99.0% |
Inchi | 1S/C2H4O3/c3-1-2(4)5/h3H,1H2,(H,4,5) |
SMILES | OCC(O)=O |
Size | inquire |
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