Purity | 99.0% | CAS | 79-14-1 |
Glycolic acid
CAS NO.: 79-14-1
EINECS NO.: 201-180-5
Chemical Formula: C2H4O3
Melting point: 75-80 °C (lit.)
Boiling temperature: 112 °C
Density: 1.25 g/mL at 25 °C
Flash point: 112°C
Appearance: white to off-white solids
Odor: odorless, very mild buttery.
Water solubility: Soluble
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Specs.
Items |
Specification |
Result |
Appearance |
White to off white crystalline |
White crystalline |
Content, % |
99.0min |
99.47 |
Chloride, ppm |
10max |
0.8 |
Sulfate, ppm |
100max |
8 |
Water, % |
0.5max |
0.38 |
Fe, ppm |
10max |
0.42 |
Pb, ppm |
10max |
0.01 |
Water insolubles, % |
0.01max |
0.003 |
Residue ignition, % |
0.1max |
0.02 |
Application: glycolic acid is an AHA. It can be used in skincare products to remove old, dead skin cell.
Packaging: packed by 25kg fiber cans.
Storage: Tightly closed. Keep at cool, dry place.