Glycolic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11424164	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12511.22	100 g
11434164	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12511.36	500 g

Description

Glycolic acid is used for acne and anti-aging treatment. It is also employed in the textile industry as a dyeing and tanning agent. It is used in emulsion polymers, solvents and additives for ink and paints. It is also useful as an intermediate for organic synthesis such as redox reactions, esterification and long chain polymerization. It acts as a monomer in the preparation of polyglycolic acid and other biocompatible copolymers. Further, it is used as a preservative and flavoring agent in organic synthesis. It is also used in adhesives and plastics.

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.

Applications
Glycolic acid is used for acne and anti-aging treatment. It is also employed in the textile industry as a dyeing and tanning agent. It is used in emulsion polymers, solvents and additives for ink and paints. It is also useful as an intermediate for organic synthesis such as redox reactions, esterification and long chain polymerization. It acts as a monomer in the preparation of polyglycolic acid and other biocompatible copolymers. Further, it is used as a preservative and flavoring agent in organic synthesis. It is also used in adhesives and plastics.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, diethyl ether, acetone, acetic acid and ethyl acetate.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 79-14-1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 76.051
• InChI Key: AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 757
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxyacetic acid

• Molecular Formula: C2H4O3
• MDL Number: MFCD00004312
• Synonym: glycolic acid, hydroxyacetic acid, glycollic acid, hydroxyethanoic acid, acetic acid, hydroxy, glycolate, caswell no. 470, alpha-hydroxyacetic acid, kyselina glykolova, kyselina glykolova czech
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17497
• SMILES: C(C(=O)O)O

Specifications

• pH: 2
• Melting Point: 74°C to 80°C
• Molecular Formula: C2H4O3
• MDL Number: MFCD00004312
• Beilstein: 1209322
• Synonym: glycolic acid, hydroxyacetic acid, glycollic acid, hydroxyethanoic acid, acetic acid, hydroxy, glycolate, caswell no. 470, alpha-hydroxyacetic acid, kyselina glykolova, kyselina glykolova czech
• InChI Key: AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxyacetic acid
• PubChem CID: 757
• Formula Weight: 76.05
• Density: 1.49
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic

• CAS: 79-14-1
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂CO₂H
• UN Number: UN3261
• Merck Index: 14,4498
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,methanol,diethyl ether,acetone,acetic acid and ethyl acetate.
• SMILES: C(C(=O)O)O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 76.051
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17497
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Chemical Name or Material: Glycolic acid

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H314-H318-H302-H332
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious 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

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

Product Identifier

• Glycolic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hydroxyacetic acid

RUO – Research Use Only