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Glycolic Acid

Overview

Glycolic acid is a colourless, odourless and hygroscopic crystalline solid, highly soluble in water.

CAS Number
79-14-1
AKA
Hydroxyacetic acid
Chemical Formula
HOCH2CO2H
Quantities
25L, 200L, 1000L, Bulk Tanker

Applications

Cosmetics

• Used in skin care products as an exfoliant
• An active ingredient in chemical peels

Textile Chemicals & Dyes

• Textile industry as a dyeing and tanning agent

Others

• A useful intermediate for organic synthesis, in a range of reactions including: oxidation-reduction, esterification and long chain polymerisation
• As a monomer in the preparation of polyglycolic acid

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