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Glycolic Acid: Properties, Production, Reactions and Uses
Solid glycolic acid is the simplest α-hydroxycarboxylic acid with the formula C2H4O3. It forms colorless, monoclinic, prismatic crystals. This acid exhibits high solubility in various solvents, including water, methanol, ethanol, acetone, and ethyl acetate.
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