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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
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          Product Information
          CAS number79-14-1
          EC number201-180-5
          Hill FormulaC₂H₄O₃
          Chemical formulaHOCH₂COOH
          Molar Mass76.05 g/mol
          HS Code2918 19 29
          Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
          Quality LevelMQ200
          Applications
          ApplicationGlycolic acid for synthesis. CAS 79-14-1, EC Number 201-180-5, chemical formula HOCH₂COOH.
          Biological Information
          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
          Dimensions
          Materials Information
          Toxicological Information
          LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 2040 mg/kg
          Safety Information according to GHS
          Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
          Hazard Pictogram(s)
          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
          Product Usage Statements
          Storage and Shipping Information
          StorageStore below +30°C.
          Packaging Information
          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)
          Supplemental Information
          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
          Catalogue Number GTIN
          8041040100 04022536383927
          8041041000 04022536383941

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