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China and India are the leading exporters of Sodium glycolate (CAS 2836-32-0), accounting for the majority of global export volume in recent years, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea represent the largest importing markets. Imports into the U.S. and EU have remained relatively stable since 2022, with modest growth observed in Southeast Asian demand; Sodium glycolate prices have shown limited volatility amid steady supply from key Asian producers.
Sodium glycolate is a white, crystalline, hygroscopic solid at room temperature, typically odorless and readily soluble in water. It is the sodium salt of glycolic acid and is classified as an organic chemical intermediate. Industrially, it serves primarily as a building block in the synthesis of chelating agents, biodegradable polymers (e.g., polyglycolic acid), and specialty esters. Its applications span pharmaceuticals—where it functions as a precursor in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis—and agrochemicals, particularly in the formulation of metal-complexing herbicides and plant growth regulators. It is also used in select cosmetic formulations and electronic-grade cleaning solutions due to its mild chelating and solubilizing properties.
Buffer in electrodeless plating and textile fin-ishing.
White to off-white powder
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals - Cosmetics Raw Materials. See more about what is Sodium Glycolate and Sodium Glycolate SDS information.
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