Glycolic acid (C2H4O3)

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Target: Glycolic acid
CAS: 79-14-1
Formula: C2H4O3
Approx. MW: 76.05
SMILES: O=C(O)CO
PubChem CID: 757
Approx. carbons: C2

Glycolic acid structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 2-hydroxyacetic acid
Common names: glycolic acid; 2-Hydroxyacetic acid; 79-14-1; hydroxyacetic acid; Hydroxyethanoic acid; Glycollic acid; glycolate; alpha-Hydroxyacetic acid; 2-Hydroxyethanoic acid; Kyselina glykolova
Molecular weight: 76.05
Exact mass: 76.02
InChIKey: AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling point: 100 °C
Density: 1.49 at 25 °C/4 °C

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Glycolic acid?

Glycolic acid has molecular formula C2H4O3. Molecular weight about 76.05 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Glycolic acid?

The CAS Registry Number for Glycolic acid is 79-14-1.

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References & tools

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