描述
Found in sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum)
Glycolic acid (or hydroxyacetic acid) is the smallest alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). This colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic crystalline solid is highly soluble in water. It is used in various skin-care products. Glycolic acid is found in some sugar-crops.
InChI标识符
InChI=1S/C2H4O3/c3-1-2(4)5/h3H,1H2,(H,4,5)