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hydroxyacetic acid
It is prepared by the reaction of chloroacetic acid with sodium hydroxide followed by re-acidification. Glycolic acid is the smallest a-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.Glycolic acid (or hydroxyacetic acid) is the smallest a-hydroxy acid (AHA). This colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic crystalline solid is highly soluble in water