Glycolic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Name: Glycolic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
SKU: ALFA12511.36

CAS: 79-14-1 | C2H4O3 | 76.051 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS97-61-0

IUPAC Name2-methylpentanoic acid

Molecular FormulaC6H12O2

InChI KeyOVBFMEVBMNZIBR-UHFFFAOYNA-N

SMILESCCCC(C)C(O)=O

Specifications

Specification Sheet

FormLiquid

Assay (GC)≥98.0%

Appearance (Color)Clear colorless

Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)≥98.0 to ≤102.0%

Refractive Index1.4115-1.4155 @ 20?C

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, diethyl ether, acetone, acetic acid and ethyl acetate.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Datta, D.; Kumar, S. Modeling Using Response Surface Methodology And Optimization Using Differential Evolution Of Reactive Extraction Of Glycolic Acid. Chem. Eng. Commun. 2015, 202 (1), 59-69.
Steward, K. M.; Corbett, M. T.; Goodman, C. G.; Johnson, J. S. Correction to Asymmetric Synthesis of Diverse Glycolic Acid Scaffolds via Dynamic Kinetic Resolution of α-Keto Esters. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2015, 137 (11), 3991-3991.