Molar mass of Glycolic acid
The molecular formula of Glycolic acid is C2H4O3, giving a molar mass of 76.051 g/mol.
Molar mass
76.051g/mol
Computed from the formula with the IUPAC conventional atomic weights (abridged, 2021 edition).
Formula
C2H4O3
Category
Cosmetic Actives
Atoms per molecule
9
Glycolic acid conversions
Mass ↔ amount and solution conversions derived from the stored molar mass of 76.051 g/mol.
1 mmol76.051 mg
1 g13.1491 mmol
1 M76.051 g/L
About Glycolic acid
The smallest alpha-hydroxy acid, able to penetrate the skin quickly and loosen the bonds between dead corneocytes. Its peels are the standard cosmetic treatment for texture and hyperpigmentation, with effects that depend strongly on concentration and pH.
Related compounds
Other entries in Cosmetic Actives.
AllantoinC4H6N4O3 · 158.117 g/molAvobenzoneC20H22O3 · 310.393 g/molAzelaic acidC9H16O4 · 188.223 g/molFerulic acidC10H10O4 · 194.186 g/molHyaluronic acidC14H21NO11 · 379.318 g/molHydroquinoneC6H6O2 · 110.112 g/molKojic acidC6H6O4 · 142.110 g/molLactic acidC3H6O3 · 90.078 g/molNiacinamideC6H6N2O · 122.127 g/molPanthenolC9H19NO4 · 205.254 g/molPhenoxyethanolC8H10O2 · 138.166 g/molResveratrolC14H12O3 · 228.247 g/mol