| Identification | |
| Name: | Acetic acid,2-hydroxy-, potassium salt (1:1) |
| Synonyms: | Aceticacid, hydroxy-, monopotassium salt (9CI);Glycolic acid, monopotassium salt(8CI);Potassium glycolate;Potassium hydroxyacetate;Potassium a-hydroxyacetate;AC1Q1TWY;AR-1L1555;AR-1L1556;CID160601;Acetic acid, hydroxy-, potassium salt;Potassium 2-hydroxyacetate; |
| CAS: | 1932-50-9 |
| EINECS: | 217-693-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H4O3.K |
| Molecular Weight: | 114.14 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C2H4O3.K/c3-1-2(4)5;/h3H,1H2,(H,4,5);/q;+1/p-1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Melting Point: | 78-80 deg C (alpha-modification); 63 deg C (beta-modification, metastable) |
| Flash Point: | 128.7°C |
| Boiling Point: | 265.6°Cat760mmHg |
| Density: | 1.416g/cm3 |
| Solubility: | 265.6°Cat760mmHg |
| Flash Point: | 128.7°C |
| Color: | Colorless, translucent solid Solid glycolic acid forms colorless, monoclinic, prismatic crystals. Orthorhombic needles from water; leaves from diethyl ether |
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