Description

Ammoniumglycolate is the ammonium salt of glycolic acid, a key organic compound with versatile chemical functionality. This product is valued for its role as a pH adjuster, buffering agent, and intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules. It serves critical functions in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial cleaning sectors, where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount for formulation stability and process efficiency.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a pH adjuster and buffering agent in skin care formulations, including facial cleansers, toners, and chemical peels.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Industrial Cleaning & Descaling: Used in formulations for industrial cleaners and descalers, particularly where mild acidity and chelating properties are beneficial.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as an auxiliary agent in dyeing and finishing processes to help control pH and improve product quality.
• Laboratory & Research: Employed as a reagent or standard in analytical chemistry and biochemical research applications.
• Water Treatment: Can be utilized in certain water treatment processes as a component of scale and corrosion inhibitor formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammoniumglycolate
CAS No.	35249-89-9
Molecular Formula	C2H7NO3
Molecular Weight	93.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium glycolate; Glycolic acid ammonium salt; Ammonium 2-hydroxyacetate; Ammonium hydroxyacetate; Hydroxyacetic acid ammonium salt; 2-Hydroxyacetic acid ammonium salt; Ammonium salt of glycolic acid
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Quality Control

Our Ammoniumglycolate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency, supporting your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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