Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Glycolic acid |
| Catalog Number: | M20951 |
| CAS Number: | 79-14-1 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C2H4O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 76.05 |
| Solubility: | DMSO 15.21 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >99% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Glycolic acid (or hydroxyacetic acid) is the smallest alpha-hydroxy acid. Due to its excellent capability to penetrate skin, glycolic acid is often used in skin care products, most often as a chemical peel. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |