GLYCOLIC ACID
CAS Number: 79-14-1
EC / List no.: 201-180-5
CAS no.: 79-14-1
Mol. formula: C2H4O3
HS Code: 2918 19 98
Properties of Glycolic Acid
Chemical formula: C2H4O3
Molar mass: 76.05 g/mol
AVAILABLE GRADES BY ATAMAN CHEMICALS:
Glycolic Acid 99%
Glycolic Acid 70%
Glycolic Acid 30%
APPLICATIONS OF GLYCOLIC ACID:
Personal care and Cosmetics (Exfoliant and Skin lightener)
Industrial (Chemical intermediate in the Preparation of inks and detergents, Corrosion inhibitors, and intermediate of solvents and surfactants)
Household (Manufacturing household, industrial, and electronics cleaners)
Textile ( Dyeing and Tanning Agent)
Food processing (Flavoring Agent and Preservative)
Pharmaceuticals (Preparation of pharmaceuticals)
Organic Synthesis (Monomer in the preparation of Polyglycolic Acid and other Copolymers)
Others
Glycolic acid is used in various skin-care products.
Glycolic acid is the most well-known chemical exfoliant because it’s the strongest and can penetrate the skin deeply and quickly, thanks to its small molecule size.
Glycolic acid is an essential ingredient that helps slough away dead and dehydrated skin cells on the surface layer of the skin.
Glycolic acid breaks down the substances that bind cells together to remove dead skin cells in the top layers of skin, so that the fresh, new skin cells of the layer below can come through.
This means skin appears brighter, transparent, even-toned, smoother, and softer.
Over-use OF Glycolic Acid can lead to redness and irritation.
Industrial applications of glycolic acid are on the rise, particularly in the oil and refining industry, where glycolic acid is commonly used as a cost-effective cleaning method.
Glycolic acid is used in the textile industry as a dyeing agent intermediate.
Glycolic acid is a valuable intermediate for organic synthesis in various reactions, including oxidation-reduction, esterification, and long-chain polymerization.
Glycolic acid is a monomer to prepare polyglycolic acid and other biocompatible copolymers (e.g., PLGA).