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Glycolic Acid

Catalog Number

ACM79141

CAS

79-14-1 / 7732-18-5

Structure

IUPAC Name

2-Hydroxyacetic acid

Synonyms

Acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-

Molecular Weight

76.05

Molecular Formula

C2H4O3

Canonical SMILES

C(C(=O)O)O

InChI

AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI Key

InChI=1S/C2H4O3/c3-1-2(4)5/h3H,1H2,(H,4,5)

Boiling Point

112 °C

Melting Point

75-80 °C(lit.)

Flash Point

128.7ºC

Density

1.25g/ml

Solubility

Water-soluble

Appearance

Clear, slightly yellowish liquid, characteristic odor

Application

Peels, creams, lotions, masks, cleansers. Due to it's acidity the final product needs to be tested for safe pH. Optimal pH range from 3.5-5.0. Some over the counter products, after adding glycolic acid, will separate as a result of the low pH, and need to be stabilized.

Storage

Store light-protected at a cool and dry place

Active Content

95%

Physical State

Solid

Typical Applications

Exfoliator, Whitening

MSDS

Download MSDS

COA

Download COA

Spec Sheet

Download Spec Sheet

Case Study

Biodegradable Polymers Prepared from Glycolic Acid for Biomedical Applications

Biodegradable Polymers Prepared from Glycolic Acid for Biomedical Applications Swider, Edyta, et al. Acta biomaterialia, 2018, 73, 38-51.

Polylactic-glycolic acid (PLGA) is one of the most widely used biodegradable polymers and can be synthesized by the condensation polymerization of lactic acid and glycolic acid. This typically results in copolymers of low molecular weight and broad molar mass distribution. PLGA can be further prepared into nano/micron particles to meet various biomedical applications.
Preparation and applications of PLGA particles
· Conventional preparation methods include single and double emulsion-solvent evaporation method, nanoprecipitation, spray-drying, emulsification/salting-out, and more.
· New design methods for PLGA particles include microfluidic platforms, membrane extrusion emulsification, and PRINT technique, etc.
· Smart corresponding nanomaterials based on PLGA particles can be used as therapeutic agents, drug carriers and diagnostic agents in the biomedical field.

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of glycolic acid?

The molecular formula of glycolic acid is C2H4O3.

What is the molecular weight of glycolic acid?

The molecular weight of glycolic acid is 76.05 g/mol.

What are some synonyms for glycolic acid?

Some synonyms for glycolic acid are 2-Hydroxyacetic acid, hydroxyacetic acid, and 79-14-1.

What is the IUPAC name of glycolic acid?

The IUPAC name of glycolic acid is 2-hydroxyacetic acid.

What is the InChIKey of glycolic acid?

The InChIKey of glycolic acid is AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

What is the CAS number of glycolic acid?

The CAS number of glycolic acid is 79-14-1.

What is the UN number of glycolic acid?

The UN number of glycolic acid is 3261.

What is the ChEMBL ID of glycolic acid?

The ChEMBL ID of glycolic acid is CHEMBL252557.

What is the ICSC number of glycolic acid?

The ICSC number of glycolic acid is 1537.

What is the Wikipedia page for glycolic acid?

The Wikipedia page for glycolic acid is Glycolic_acid.

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