GLYCOLIC ACID
UNII 0WT12SX38S

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Glycolic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 0WT12SX38S.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 79-14-1 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 587318. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
0WT12SX38S
CAS Registry Number
79-14-1
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
GLYCOLIC ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
0WT12SX38S
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C2H4O3
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
AEMRFAOFKBGASW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C(C(=O)O)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Glycolic Acid. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

GLYCOLIC ACID

Common Names & Synonyms

GLYCOLIC ACID [MART.]
GLYCOLIC ACID [MI]
GLYCOLIC ACID [VANDF]
GLYCOLIC ACID [WHO-DD]
HYDROXYACETIC ACID [HSDB]

Systematic Nomenclature

2-HYDROXYACETIC ACID
GLYCOLATE
HYDROXYETHANOIC ACID

Technical Codes

NSC-166

NDC Products Containing GLYCOLIC ACID

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: