Glycolic Acid

C₂H₄O₃

IUPAC: 2-Hydroxyacetic acid

CAS: 79-14-1

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

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

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

Structure

SMILES

C(C(=O)O)O

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
76,05 g/mol
Mật độ
1,4900 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
75,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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

Hợp chất liên quan

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).