Glycolic Acid

C₂H₄O₃

IUPAC: 2-Hydroxyacetic acid

CAS: 79-14-1

Ikhtisar

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.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

H
Hydrogen ×4
5,3%
C
Carbon ×2
31,6%
O
Oxygen ×3
63,1%

Kegunaan

  • • Chemical peel (skincare)
  • • Textile dyeing
  • • Food processing
  • • Biodegradable polymer

Fakta Menarik

  • ✦ The most widely used alpha-hydroxy acid in dermatology, effective at concentrations as low as 5%

Structure

SMILES

C(C(=O)O)O

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
76,05 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,4900 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
75,0 °C
Kelarutan
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

Senyawa Terkait

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).