Glycolic acid 60%
| Formula | C4H10O |
| Chemical formula | (CH3)3COH |
| Density | 0.78 g/cm3 (20°C) |
| Molar mass | 74.12 g/mol |
| CAS number | 75-65-0 |
| HS Code | 29051410 |
| EC number | 200-889-7 |
| Storage | 15 to 30 °C |
| SDS | available |
| R phrase | R 11-20 |
| S phrase | S 9- 16 |
| Odour | comphor – like |
| Form | solid / liqiud |
| Color | colorless |
| Ignation temprature | 490 °C |
| Solubility in water | soluble (20°C) |
| Solubility in ethanol | soluble (20°C) |
| Flash point | 14.0 °C |
| Boiling point | 81- 83 |
| Melting point | 24 -25 °C |
| Vapour pressure | 40.7 hPa (20°C) |
| Viscosity dynamical | 3.3 mPa*s |
| Saturation concentration | 122 g/m3 |
| Assay | ≥ | 60 | % |
| Description | Conforms | ||
| Solubility | Conforms | ||
| Identification | Conforms | ||
| Density | ~ | 1.26 | |
| Heavy metals | ≤ | 3 | ppm |
| Refractive index | ~ | 1.41 | |
| p H value | 0.0 to 1.0 |
Glycolic Acid 60% is an aqueous solution containing 60% glycolic acid, the smallest member of the alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) family. It is a colorless, odorless, and highly water-soluble organic acid widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and laboratory applications. Due to its small molecular size, glycolic acid readily penetrates biological tissues and is commonly employed in formulations requiring controlled exfoliation or acidic conditions.
🏭⚗️ Synthesis
Glycolic Acid is primarily produced by the carbonylation of formaldehyde or by the hydrolysis of monochloroacetic acid under controlled industrial conditions. The purified glycolic acid is subsequently diluted with distilled water to prepare a 60% aqueous solution suitable for laboratory and industrial use.
🧪 Applications
Glycolic Acid 60% is widely used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for chemical peels, skin exfoliation, and topical formulations. It is also applied in analytical chemistry, textile processing, and chemical synthesis as an acidifying agent and reaction intermediate. In research laboratories, it is used in studies involving organic synthesis, biomaterials, and surface modification.
⚠️ Safety
Glycolic Acid (60% is corrosive and may cause severe irritation or burns to the eyes and skin. Inhalation of mists or prolonged contact should be avoided. Appropriate laboratory protective equipment, including chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, protective clothing, and adequate ventilation, should be used during handling.
