Glycolic Acid

• Catalog Number: ACM79141-5
• CAS: 79-14-1 / 7732-18-5
• 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