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Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

Phosphoglycolic acid

Also known as 2-Phosphoglycolic Acid, phosphoglycolate, 2-phosphonooxyacetic acid

CAS 13147-57-4Formula C2H5O6PMolar mass 156.03 g/molEC 236-084-2
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Phosphoglycolic acid chemical structure, C2H5O6P, CAS 13147-57-4
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
13147-57-4
Formula
C2H5O6P
Molar mass
156.03 g/mol
EC number
236-084-2
HS code
291990
Category
Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

What is Phosphoglycolic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

2-phosphoglycolic acid is the O-phospho derivative of glycolic acid. It has a role as a mouse metabolite and an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is functionally related to a glycolic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-phosphoglycolate and a 2-phosphonatoglycolate(3-).

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-phosphonooxyacetic acid
CAS number
13147-57-4 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
236-084-2
Molecular formula
C2H5O6P
UNII
H8593JOP13
InChIKey
ASCFNMCAHFUBCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C2H5O6P/c3-2(4)1-8-9(5,6)7/h1H2,(H,3,4)(H2,5,6,7)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C(C(=O)O)OP(=O)(O)O

Synonyms

  • 2-Phosphoglycolic Acid
  • phosphoglycolate
  • 2-phosphonooxyacetic acid
  • 2-(phosphonooxy)acetic acid
  • acetic acid, (phosphonooxy)-
  • 2-phosphoglicolate
  • glycolate-2-P
  • (Phosphonooxy)acetic acid
  • Glycophosphoric acid
  • Glycolic acid phosphate
  • 2-phosphoglycolate
  • Glycolic acid, di-H phosphate
  • Glycolic acid, dihydrogen phosphate
  • 2-phosphonatoglycolate
  • Glycophosphorate
  • 1egh
  • 1hti
  • 1lyx
  • 1lzo
  • 1pdz
  • 2ypi
  • (Phosphonooxy)acetate
  • (phosphonooxy)-acetate
  • 1aw1
  • 1kv5
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  • 1ml1
  • Phosphonooxy acetic acid
  • Glycolic acid-2-phosphate
  • (phosphonooxy)-acetic acid
  • 2-Phosphonooxyethanoic Acid
  • Glycolic acid di-H phosphate
  • Glycolic acid dihydrogen phosphate
  • Acetic acid, 2-(phosphonooxy)-
  • 2-Phosphoglycolic acid Solution in Water, 100ug/mL
  • 6FB3806D-D746-4CF2-ACC9-B2596CFFA5A4

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
156.03 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
155.9824 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-0.82calc.
Topological polar surface area
104.1 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
3calc.
Heavy atoms
9calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.5calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • Escherichia coli metabolite
  • animal metabolite
  • bacterial metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • mouse metabolite
  • prokaryotic metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Phosphoglycolic acid is traded under.

HS 2919.90Indicative HS code

Phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated…

World exports in 2024
$940M
−0.7% vs 2023, imports $863M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China55.6%
  2. Germany10.6%
  3. Italy6.2%
Top importers
  1. United States15.8%
  2. South Korea10.1%
  3. Germany6.4%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Phosphoglycolic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Phosphoglycolic acid?

2-phosphoglycolic acid is the O-phospho derivative of glycolic acid. It has a role as a mouse metabolite and an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is functionally related to a glycolic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-phosphoglycolate and a 2-phosphonatoglycolate(3-).

What is the CAS number of Phosphoglycolic acid?

The CAS registry number of Phosphoglycolic acid is 13147-57-4.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Phosphoglycolic acid?

The molecular formula of Phosphoglycolic acid is C2H5O6P and its molar mass is 156.03 g/mol.

What is Phosphoglycolic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Phosphoglycolic acid include building blocks in research and laboratory, escherichia coli metabolite, animal metabolite, bacterial metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite and 4 more.

Is Phosphoglycolic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Phosphoglycolic acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Phosphoglycolic acid?

Phosphoglycolic acid is usually classified under HS code 291990 (Phosphoric esters and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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