Glycolic Acid
TL;DR: Glycolic Acid (CAS 79-14-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H4O3 and molecular weight 76.016045 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-hydroxyacetic acid
Also Known As: glycolic acid, 2-Hydroxyacetic acid, hydroxyacetic acid, Glycollic acid, glycolate
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H4O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 76.016045 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 57.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 76.016045 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 5 |
| Complexity | 40.0 |
| Melting Point | 79.5 |
| Boiling Point | 100 °C |
| Density | 1.49 at 25 °C/4 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.02 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether |
| SMILES | C(C(=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Glycolic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Glycolic Acid (CAS 79-14-1) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Glycolic Acid is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 79-14-1 and the molecular formula C2H4O3 and a molecular weight of 76.02 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.49 at 25 °C/4 °C g/cm³, a solubility: Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether. It is also known as glycolic acid and 2-Hydroxyacetic acid.
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Chemical Property Profile of Glycolic Acid
Property Insights of Glycolic Acid
The XLogP value of -1.1 indicates that Glycolic Acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 57.5 Ų, Glycolic Acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Glycolic Acid has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Glycolic Acid?
The CAS number of Glycolic Acid is 79-14-1.
What is the molecular formula of Glycolic Acid?
The molecular formula of Glycolic Acid is C2H4O3.
What is the molecular weight of Glycolic Acid?
The molecular weight of Glycolic Acid is 76.016045 g/mol.
What are the applications of Glycolic Acid?
Glycolic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Glycolic Acid (CAS 79-14-1) with custom...
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