Learn More
Glycolic acid, ca 66-70% aq. soln.
CAS: 79-14-1 | C2H4O3 | 76.051 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L149800F
Description
Glycolic acid is used to evaluate the efficacy of glycolic peels treatment for all types of acne. It is also used in the fine synthesis of medicine and as a raw material of cosmetics and organic synthesis.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsGlycolic acid is used to evaluate the efficacy of glycolic peels treatment for all types of acne. It is also used in the fine synthesis of medicine and as a raw material of cosmetics and organic synthesis.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Store in cool place. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Glycolic acid | |
112°C | |
HOCH2CO2H | |
UN3265 | |
14,4498 | |
Soluble in water. | |
C(C(=O)O)O | |
≈67% aq. soln. | |
757 | |
76.05 | |
2500 mL | |
Sweet |
79-14-1 | |
C2H4O3 | |
MFCD00004312 | |
1209322 | |
glycolic acid, hydroxyacetic acid, glycollic acid, hydroxyethanoic acid, acetic acid, hydroxy, glycolate, caswell no. 470, alpha-hydroxyacetic acid, kyselina glykolova, kyselina glykolova czech | |
AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2-hydroxyacetic acid | |
76.051 | |
CHEBI:17497 | |
1.27 | |
None | |
1.411 |
Chemical Identifiers
79-14-1 | |
76.051 | |
AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
757 | |
2-hydroxyacetic acid |
C2H4O3 | |
MFCD00004312 | |
glycolic acid, hydroxyacetic acid, glycollic acid, hydroxyethanoic acid, acetic acid, hydroxy, glycolate, caswell no. 470, alpha-hydroxyacetic acid, kyselina glykolova, kyselina glykolova czech | |
CHEBI:17497 | |
C(C(=O)O)O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H314-H302-H332
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful if inhaled.
P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
H314-H332-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 201-180-5
RTECSNumber : MC5250000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only