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Glycolic acid, or hydroxyacetic acid, is a white crystalline solid that is easily solubilized in water to form a clear, odorless solution. Structurally, it is similar to acetic acid but with a hydroxylated methyl group, making it the smallest alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). The term “lab grade” implies intermediate purity only; this product is not subject to the rigorous standards set for analytical or food grade reagents.
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Product Information
| CAS | 79-14-1 |
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| Synonyms | 2-Hydroxyacetic acid, Hydroxyacetic acid, Glycollic acid, Hydroxyethanoic acid |
| Assay | 30.00% |
| PubChem ID | 757 |
| Grade | Lab Grade |
| Color | 1 Max |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear to light yellow liquid |
| Odor | Mild, similar to burnt sugar |
| pH | 1.9 - 3.7 |
| Melting point | 75 °C |
| Specific gravity | 1.247-1.253 |
| Density | 1.49 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Soluble @ 20 °C |
| Molecular formula | C2H4O3 |
| Molecular weight | 76.05 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Chloride (Cl) | 1.0 % Max |
| Flash Point | 129 °C |
| Iron (Fe) | 10 Max |
| Sulfate (SO4) | 800 ppm Max |
| Vapor density | <1 |
| Water | 70 % Max |
