Glycolic acid
CAS Number79-14-1
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight76.05 g/mol
Glycolic acid
What is Glycolic acid?
Glycolic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 79-14-1. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Specifications
Linear Formula
HOCH2COOH
Molecular Weight
76.05 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Impurities
<0.0005% Phosphorus (P)
<0.1% Insoluble matter
Boiling Point
112 °C
Density
1.25 g/mL at 25 °C
Solubility
H2O: soluble1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
Safety Information
GHS05
GHS07Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H302-H314
Precautionary Statements
P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Melting Point
75-80 °C(lit.)
Ignition Residue
<0.1%
Anion Traces
chloride (Cl-): <0.05%
sulfate (SO42-): <0.05%
Cation Traces
Al: <0.0005%
Ca: <0.0005%
Cu: <0.0005%
Fe: <0.0005%
K: <0.005%
Mg: <0.0005%
NH4+: <0.05%
Na: <0.005%
Pb: <0.001%
Zn: <0.0005%
EC Number
201-180-5
WGK Germany
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