glycolic acid
acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-
Identification
| Name | glycolic acid |
| IUPAC | 2-hydroxyacetic acid |
| CAS Number | 79-14-1 |
| EINECS | 201-180-5 |
| FDA UNII | 0WT12SX38S |
| Molecular Formula | C2 H4 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 76.05148000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004312 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.494J |
| Beilstein | 1209322 |
| XlogP3 | -1.10 (est) |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | glycolic acid |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 79-14-1 ; GLYCOLIC ACID |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless crystals (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 79.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 265.57 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 264.00 °F. TCC ( 128.70 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | -1.204 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | buffering agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intravenous-cat LD50 1000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC50 7100 ug/m3/4H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | buffering agents |
| Recommendation for glycolic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for glycolic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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