Category:
Other Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
79-14-1
Standard:
In-house Standards,
| Chemical Name: | Glycolic acid |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H4O3 |
| Formula Weight: | 76.05 |
| CAS No.: | 79-14-1 |
Glycolic acid is the simplest alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), produced via hydrolysis of chloroacetic acid or cyanohydrin routes. Its molecular formula is C2H4O3 and CAS number is 79-14-1.
Requires storage in cool, dry areas away from oxidizers. Personnel must wear protective gear due to corrosive nature; ingestion poses severe internal damage risks.