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Sodium glycolate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium glycolate is used as a disintegrant, suspending agent, gelling agent, buffering agent and in pharmaceutical grade for tablets and capsules. Further, it is used in cosmetics and personal care products primarily as an exfoliant, as pH adjusters, skin-conditioning agents and as a flavoring agent.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Sodium glycolate is used as a disintegrant, suspending agent, gelling agent, buffering agent and in pharmaceutical grade for tablets and capsules. Further, it is used in cosmetics and personal care products primarily as an exfoliant, as pH adjusters, skin-conditioning agents and as a flavoring agent.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 210°C to 218°C |
Assay Percent Range | 97% |
Linear Formula | HOCH2CO2Na |
Quantity | 2500 g |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 98.03 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Physical Form | Powder or Lumps |
Chemical Name or Material | Sodium glycolate |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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H22M23 | Certificate of Analysis | 10/06/2022 | A12341.0E,A12341.22,A12341.36 |
M18F016 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/04/2022 | A12341.0E,A12341.22,A12341.36 |
I8889A | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A12341.0E,A12341.22,A12341.36 |
E7954A | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A12341.0E,A12341.22,A12341.36 |
D3245C | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A12341.0E,A12341.22,A12341.36 |
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