Glycolic acid 70%, AR

Name: Glycolic acid 70%, AR
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046683

About Glycolic acid 70%, AR

Listed under CAS 79-14-1, Glycolic acid is a carboxylic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals (AR grade). Its molecular formula is C2H4O3 and its molecular weight is 76.05 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-hydroxyacetic acid. It is also known as hydroxyacetic acid or Hydroxyethanoic acid.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, Glycolic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glycolic acid 70%, AR
Catalogue No.	VQ-046683
CAS Number	79-14-1
IUPAC name	2-hydroxyacetic acid
Molecular formula	C₂H₄O₃
Molecular weight	76.05 g/mol
Exact mass	76.016
Grade	AR
HSN code	29181990
InChIKey	AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	757

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	glycolic acid, hydroxyacetic acid, Hydroxyethanoic acid, Glycollic acid, glycolate, alpha-Hydroxyacetic acid, 2-Hydroxyethanoic acid, Kyselina glykolova, Kyselina hydroxyoctova, 2-oxonioacetate, OceanBlu Barrier, OceanBlu Pre-Post

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 79-14-1

Glycolic acid, 70% solution

CAS: 79-14-1
Formula: C₂H₄O₃
MW: 76.05 g/mol

VQ-008500

Puriss

Glycollic acid, 98%

CAS: 79-14-1
Formula: C₂H₄O₃
MW: 76.05 g/mol

VQ-003828

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Glycolic acid 70%, AR?

The CAS Registry Number of Glycolic acid 70%, AR is 79-14-1. It is also known as glycolic acid, hydroxyacetic acid, Hydroxyethanoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glycolic acid 70%, AR?

Glycolic acid 70%, AR has the molecular formula C2H4O3 and a molecular weight of 76.05 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxyacetic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Glycolic acid 70%, AR can I order?

We supply Glycolic acid 70%, AR in AR grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glycolic acid 70%, AR?

Yes. Every lot of Glycolic acid 70%, AR is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Glycolic acid 70%, AR be shipped internationally?

Yes. Glycolic acid 70%, AR is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.