potassium glycolate
acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1)
Identification
| Name | potassium glycolate |
| CAS Number | 1932-50-9 |
| EINECS | 217-693-2 |
| FDA UNII | 0QJO5319WB |
| Molecular Formula | C2 H3 K O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.14181000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J21.868E |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 265.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001250 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 264.00 °F. TCC ( 128.70 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | -1.046 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | cosmetic agents |
| Recommendation for potassium glycolate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for potassium glycolate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1)
acetic acid, hydroxy-, monopotassium salt
acetic acid, hydroxy-, potassium salt
hydroxyacetic acid, potassium salt
potassium hydroxyacetate
potassium;2-hydroxyacetate
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