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Glycolic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1251122
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.
ApplicationsGlycolic 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.
Specifications
| Glycolic acid | |
| 74°C to 80°C | |
| 98% | |
| HOCH2CO2H | |
| UN3261 | |
| 14,4498 | |
| Soluble in water,methanol,diethyl ether,acetone,acetic acid and ethyl acetate. | |
| C(C(=O)O)O | |
| 76.051 | |
| CHEBI:17497 | |
| 98% | |
| 100 g | |
| Hygroscopic |
| 2 | |
| 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 | |
| 757 | |
| 76.05 | |
| 1.49 | |
| Unpleasant |
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-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
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 201-180-5
RTECSNumber : MC5250000
TSCA : Yes
storageNote1 : Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only