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C₂H₄O₃

76.05 g/mol

Industrial ChemicalDanger

Glycolic acid

CAS79-14-1EC201-180-5

Category

Industrial Chemical

Compound Class

Organic Acid

Primary Use

Keratolytic agent and metal cleaner

Glycolic acid is a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid and a keratolytic agent. It is also utilized as a cleaner in metal processing and electroplating.

Keratolytic agentAcid and alkali cleaning of metalsElectroplating

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Related Compounds

ReferenceSame Category

Methyl acetamide

Solvent and electrochemistry reagent

ReferenceSame Category

Methyl acetate

solvent for nitrocellulose and resins

ReferenceSame Category

Peracetic acid

Disinfectant and bleaching agent

ReferenceSame Category

Methyl chlorocarbonate

chemical intermediate for pesticides and pharmaceuticals

Safety Reference

Corrosive

Harmful

Health Hazard

Environmental Hazard

Danger

H302Harmful if swallowed

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H318Causes serious eye damage

H332Harmful if inhaled

H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

H370Causes damage to organs

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H402Harmful to aquatic life

H333May be harmful if inhaled

Identifiers

IUPAC Name

2-hydroxyacetic acid

InChIKey

AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(C(=O)O)O

Synonyms (64)