Glycolic Acid

C₂H₄O₃

IUPAC: 2-Hydroxyacetic acid

CAS: 79-14-1

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

元素组成

H
Hydrogen ×4
5.3%
C
Carbon ×2
31.6%
O
Oxygen ×3
63.1%

用途

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

趣味知识

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

Structure

SMILES

C(C(=O)O)O

属性

类型
organic
状态
solid
摩尔质量
76.05 g/mol
密度
1.4900 g/cm³
熔点
75.0 °C
溶解度
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

相关化合物

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).