High-purity glycolic acid (hydroxyacetic acid) reagent in solid form, used as a building block in chemical synthesis, analytical chemistry and formulation studies; offered in multiple pack sizes for lab flexibility.
Glycolic acid, catalogue No. 124737, is a high-purity (99 %) α-hydroxy carboxylic acid supplied by MilliporeSigma / Merck under the ReagentPlus product line. Also known as hydroxyacetic acid, glycolic acid is a small, water-miscible organic acid used in analytical chemistry, organic synthesis and materials research. It serves as a building block for synthesis of polymers such as PLGA-PEG copolymers and finds utility in buffer preparation, chelation and other reagent applications. The solid reagent supports laboratory workflows requiring consistent reagent performance and is offered in multiple packaging options for flexibility.
Advantages
- High-purity reagent (99 %) for reliable laboratory use.
- ReagentPlus quality grade for analytical and synthetic applications.
- Solid, easy-to-handle form with good aqueous solubility.
- Suitable for organic synthesis, buffer chemistry and material research.
- Available in multiple pack sizes to match lab throughput.
Technical specifications
| Chemical name | Glycolic acid (hydroxyacetic acid) |
| CAS number | 79-14-1 |
| Empirical formula | C2H4O3 |
| Molecular weight | 76.05 g/mol |
| Purity | 99 % (ReagentPlus®) |
| Form | Solid |
| Functional groups | Carboxylic acid, hydroxyl |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Typical applications | Organic synthesis, analytical chemistry, buffer preparation |
| Storage conditions | Store at 2–30 °C in a dry environment |
| Brand | Merck |
