Glycolic acid, ca 66-70% aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

Catalog Number	Quantity
ALFL14980.AP	500 mL

Catalog number ALFL14980.AP

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS10102-17-7

IUPAC Namedisodium pentahydrate sulfanidesulfonate

Molecular FormulaH10Na2O8S2

InChI KeyPODWXQQNRWNDGD-UHFFFAOYSA-L

SMILESO.O.O.O.O.[Na+].[Na+].[O-]S([S-])(=O)=O

Specifications

FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder or pellets

Assay (Redox Titration)≥99.0 to ≤101.0%

Identification (FTIR)Conforms

Appearance (Color)Colorless to white

Glycolic acid is used to evaluate the efficacy of glycolic peels treatment for all types of acne. It is also used in the fine synthesis of medicine and as a raw material of cosmetics and organic synthesis.

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 to evaluate the efficacy of glycolic peels treatment for all types of acne. It is also used in the fine synthesis of medicine and as a raw material of cosmetics and organic synthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Store in cool place. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents.

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Alicia Garcia Bs.; James E. Fulton. The Combination of Glycolic Acid and Hydroquinone or Kojic Acid for the Treatment of Melasma and Related Conditions. Dermatologic Surgery. 1996, 22 (5), 443-447.
Tolbert, N. E.; Zill, L. P. Excretion of glycolic acid by algae during photosynthesis. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 1956, 222 (2), 895-906.