Glycollic acid, 98%

Name: Glycollic acid, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003828

About Glycollic acid, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Glycollic acid (Puriss grade), a natural product registered under CAS number 79-14-1 with a typical assay of 98%. The compound has the formula C2H4O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 76.05 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-hydroxyacetic acid. It is also known as Hydroxyacetic acid or 2-Hydroxyethanoic acid.

In its supplied form it is white powder or crystals or chunks. Literature values give a melting point of 75-80 °C and a density of 1.49 g/cm3. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include phytochemical research, natural product screening, nutraceutical R and D and pharmaceutical synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Phytochemical research
Natural product screening
Nutraceutical R&D
Pharmaceutical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glycollic acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003828
CAS Number	79-14-1
IUPAC name	2-hydroxyacetic acid
Molecular formula	C₂H₄O₃
Molecular weight	76.05 g/mol
Exact mass	76.016
Grade	Puriss
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29181990
InChIKey	AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	757

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White powder or crystals or chunks
Melting point	75-80 °C
Density	1.49 g/cm3
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
UN number	UN 3261
Synonyms	Hydroxyacetic acid, 2-Hydroxyethanoic acid, Dicarbonous acid, glycolic acid, Hydroxyethanoic acid, glycolate, alpha-Hydroxyacetic acid, Kyselina glykolova, Kyselina hydroxyoctova, 4-03-00-00571 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), 2-oxonioacetate, OceanBlu Barrier

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

AR

Glycolic acid 70%, AR

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

VQ-046683

Glycolic acid, 70% solution

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

VQ-008500

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Glycollic acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Glycollic acid, 98% is 79-14-1. It is also known as Hydroxyacetic acid, 2-Hydroxyethanoic acid, Dicarbonous acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glycollic acid, 98%?

Glycollic acid, 98% 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 Glycollic acid, 98% can I order?

We supply Glycollic acid, 98% in Puriss (98%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glycollic acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Glycollic acid, 98% 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 Glycollic acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Glycollic acid, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 3261), 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.