Glycolic acid
CAS: 79-14-1
Category: Carboxylic Acids
| Purity | Cosmetic Grade 70%, Reagent Grade ≥99%, Technical Grade ≥98% |
| Molecular Formula | C2H4O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 76.05 |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Packaging | Customizable |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — IR, Titration; Purity — HPLC; Assay — Acid-base titration; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Chloride — Turbidimetry; Sulfate — Barium precipitation; Residue on ignition — Muffle furnace. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, tightly closed container, protected from light and heat. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Alpha-hydroxy acid used as API, cosmetic ingredient, and intermediate in chemical synthesis.