Glycolic Acid
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Cite "Glycolic Acid"
Glycolic Acid. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /fr/compound/glycolic-acid/
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IUPAC: 2-Hydroxyacetic acid
CAS: 79-14-1
Aperçu
Glycolic acid is the smallest alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), widely used in skincare for chemical peeling. It has the best skin penetration of all AHAs.
Composition
Usages
- • Chemical peel (skincare)
- • Textile dyeing
- • Food processing
- • Biodegradable polymer
Le saviez-vous
- ✦ The most widely used alpha-hydroxy acid in dermatology, effective at concentrations as low as 5%
Structure
SMILES
C(C(=O)O)O
Propriétés
- Type
- organic
- État
- solid
- Masse molaire
- 76,05 g/mol
- Densité
- 1,4900 g/cm³
- Point de fusion
- 75,0 °C
- Solubilité
- very soluble
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 76,0160
- XLogP
- -1,1
- TPSA
- 57,5 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 2
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 3
- Rotatable Bonds
- 1
- Heavy Atoms
- 5
- Complexity
- 40,0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glycolic Acid?
Glycolic Acid (C₂H₄O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Hydroxyacetic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Glycolic Acid?
Glycolic Acid has a molar mass of 76.05 g/mol.
What state is Glycolic Acid at room temperature?
Glycolic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Glycolic Acid organic or inorganic?
Glycolic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Glycolic Acid?
Glycolic Acid (C₂H₄O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).