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804104 Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid for synthesis. CAS 79-14-1, EC Number 201-180-5, chemical formula HOCH₂COOH.

Glycolic acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Hydroxyacetic acid

CAS #: 79-14-1 EC Number: 201-180-5 Molar Mass: 76.05 g/mol Chemical Formula: HOCH₂COOH Hill Formula: C₂H₄O₃
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
79-14-1201-180-5C₂H₄O₃HOCH₂COOH76.05 g/mol

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              Description
              Catalogue Number804104
              SynonymsHydroxyacetic acid
              DescriptionGlycolic acid
              Product Information
              CAS number79-14-1
              EC number201-180-5
              Hill FormulaC₂H₄O₃
              Chemical formulaHOCH₂COOH
              Molar Mass76.05 g/mol
              HS Code2918 19 98
              Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
              Quality LevelMQ200
              Applications
              ApplicationGlycolic acid for synthesis. CAS 79-14-1, EC Number 201-180-5, chemical formula HOCH₂COOH.
              Physicochemical Information
              Boiling point100 °C (decomposition)
              Density1.49 g/cm3 (25 °C)
              Flash point>300 °C (decomposition)
              Melting Point78 - 80 °C
              pH value2 (50 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
              Vapor pressure0.00093 hPa (25 °C)
              Bulk density600 kg/m3
              Toxicological Information
              LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 2040 mg/kg
              Safety Information according to GHS
              Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
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              Hazard Statement(s)H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
              H332: Harmful if inhaled.
              Precautionary Statement(s)P260: Do not breathe dust.
              P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
              P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
              P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
              P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
              P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
              Signal WordDanger
              RTECSMC5250000
              Storage class8A Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
              WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
              Disposal3
              Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
              Safety Information
              Categories of dangerharmful, corrosive
              Storage and Shipping Information
              StorageStore below +30°C.
              Transport Information
              Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 3261 , 8, II
              Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 3261 , 8, II
              Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 3261 , 8, II, Segregation Group: 1 (Acids)
              Specifications
              Color according to Munsell color systemnot more intensely colored than reference standard NE12
              Assay (acidimetric)≥ 99.0 %
              Melting range (lower value)≥ 74 °C
              Melting range (upper value)≤ 79 °C
              Identity (IR)passes test
              Global Trade Item Number
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              8041040100 04022536383927
              8041040250 04022536383934
              8041041000 04022536383941