Glycolic acid
Product Specifications
UNSPSC Description
Glycolic acid is an inhibitor of tyrosinase, suppressing melanin formation and lead to a lightening of skin colour.
Target Antigen
Endogenous Metabolite; Tyrosinase
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/2-Hydroxyacetic_acid.html
Purity
99.00
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL|H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(O)CO
Molecular Weight
76.05
References & Citations
[1]Usuki A, et al. The inhibitory effect of glycolic acid and lactic acid on melanin synthesis in melanoma cells. Exp Dermatol. 2003;12 Suppl 2:43-50.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature 3 years
Product Datasheet
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-W015967/Glycolic-acid-DataSheet-MedChemExpress.pdf
Product MSDS
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-W015967/Glycolic-acid-SDS-MedChemExpress.pdf
Clinical Information
Launched
CAS Number
79-14-1
Available Sizes
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