Glycolic acid, ca 66-70% aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Applications
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.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 79-14-1
• Molecular Formula: C2H4O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 76.051
• MDL Number: MFCD00004312
• InChI Key: AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: glycolic acid, hydroxyacetic acid, glycollic acid, hydroxyethanoic acid, acetic acid, hydroxy, glycolate, caswell no. 470, alpha-hydroxyacetic acid, kyselina glykolova, kyselina glykolova czech
• PubChem CID: 757
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17497
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxyacetic acid
• SMILES: C(C(=O)O)O

• Boiling Point: 112°C
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂CO₂H
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 1209322
• Merck Index: 14,4498
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Concentration: ≈67% aq. soln.
• Formula Weight: 76.05
• Density: 1.27
• Quantity: 2500 mL
• Flash Point: None
• Odor: Sweet
• Refractive Index: 1.411
• Chemical Name or Material: Glycolic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Glycolic acid, ca 66-70% aqueous solution

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 : Glycolic acid

RUO – Research Use Only