Glycolic acidGlycolic acid (or hydroxyacetic acid; chemical formula HOCH2CO2H) is a colorless, odorless and hygroscopic crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. It is used in various skin-care products. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Glycolic acid, revision 1380088445.

Property

Value

Formula

C2H4O3, 76.05 g/mol

Melting point

75 °C

Boiling point

100 °C

Density

1.49 g/cm³

Flash point

300 °C

log P, measured

-1.05

pKa

3.83

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