CAS 79-14-1 appears in our catalog under these names: Glycolic acid, Glycolic acid, 70 % in water, 1 l, plastic, Fludarabine Phosphate EP Impurity E, Glycolic Acid, Glycolic Acid, >95% (GC). Offered by: GLPBio, Roth, Chemat Brand, TRC, VHG. Available pack sizes: 1g, 1l, on request, 100g, 10g, 500ml, 100ml, 100mg.
Glycolic acid is a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid where the methyl group has been hydroxylated. It has a role as a metabolite and a keratolytic drug. It is a primary alcohol and a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid. It is functionally related to an acetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a glycolate.
Source: ChEBI
| Molecular formula | C2H4O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 76.05 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 2-hydroxyacetic acid |
| InChIKey | AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(C(=O)O)O |
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