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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

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