Description

Potassium Glycolate is the potassium salt of glycolic acid, a key organic compound valued for its solubility and reactivity. This product is essential for applications requiring a highly soluble and effective source of the glycolate anion. It serves as a critical intermediate and additive in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial cleaning sectors. Potassium Glycolate CAS NO 1932-50-9 is supplied to meet the stringent quality demands of global B2B customers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial intermediate or counterion in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a pH adjuster, buffering agent, or active ingredient in skincare formulations, including exfoliants and anti-aging products.
• Industrial Cleaning & Descaling: An effective component in acidic cleaning formulations for metal surface treatment and equipment descaling due to its chelating properties.
• Chemical Synthesis & Research: Serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis and as a reagent in laboratory research.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Utilized in dyeing and finishing processes as a pH regulator and auxiliary chemical.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Glycolate
CAS No.	1932-50-9
Molecular Formula	C2H3KO3
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycolic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium Hydroxyacetate; Potassium 2-Hydroxyacetate; Potassium α-Hydroxyacetate; Hydroxyacetic Acid Potassium Salt; KOOCCH2OH; EINECS 217-698-6
EINECS	217-698-6

Quality Control

Our Potassium Glycolate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, heavy metals, and loss on drying. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP, ISO, and other relevant regulatory frameworks for industrial and pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.