Glycolic Acid

CAS 79-14-1  ·  C2H4O3  ·  MW 76.05 g/mol

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3D model Glycolic Acid, CAS 79-14-1, molecular formula C2H4O3, molar mass 76.05 g/mol
About Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 79-14-1, with the molecular formula C2H4O3, and a molar mass of 76.05 g/mol.

The molecule contains 9 atoms connected by 8 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is 2-hydroxyacetic acid. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = -1.1 (negative value, a hydrophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 57.5 Ų, 2 donors and 3 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The widget above may be used for educational, research and commercial purposes.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC2H4O3
Masa molowa76.05 g/mol
IUPAC2-hydroxyacetic acid
SMILESC(C(=O)O)O
InChIKeyAEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)-1.1
PSA57.5 Ų
HBD / HBA2 / 3
PubChem CIDCID 757 ↗
GHS safety

Signal word: Danger

GHS05
GHS05
GHS07
GHS07
GHS08
GHS08

H302 — Działa szkodliwie po połknięciu

H314 — Powoduje poważne oparzenia skóry oraz uszkodzenia oczu

H318 — Powoduje poważne uszkodzenie oczu

H332 — Działa szkodliwie w następstwie wdychania

H361 — Podejrzewa się, że działa szkodliwie na płodność lub na dziecko w łonie matki

H370 — Powoduje uszkodzenie narządów

H373 — Może powodować uszkodzenie narządów poprzez długotrwałe lub powtarzane narażenie

H402 — Działa szkodliwie na organizmy wodne

H333 — H333

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Synonyms
glycolic acid · 2-Hydroxyacetic acid · 79-14-1 · hydroxyacetic acid · Hydroxyethanoic acid · Glycollic acid · glycolate · alpha-Hydroxyacetic acid · 2-Hydroxyethanoic acid · Kyselina glykolova · Kyselina hydroxyoctova · GLYCOLLATE · NSC-166 · 0WT12SX38S · DTXCID105363
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