| Identification | ||
| Name | Glycolic acid | |
| Synonyms | Hydroxyacetic acid | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C2H4O3 | |
| Molecular Weight | 76.05 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 79-14-1 | |
| EINECS | 201-180-5 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.27 | |
| Melting point | 10 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 113 ºC | |
| Water solubility | SOLUBLE | |