On the relationship between glycolic acid and deodorization

Whether glycolic acid can deodorize or not, its properties and functions must be investigated first. Glycolic acid, the essence of chemistry, has applications in many fields.

Looking at its structure and characteristics, glycolic acid has unique chemical activity. The carboxyl and hydroxyl groups in its molecules enable it to undergo various chemical reactions with other substances. In deodorization, this characteristic is the key.

The generation of odors often stems from the action of microorganisms or the decomposition of organic matter. Microorganisms feed on organic matter in the environment and release odor substances during metabolism. Glycolic acid can change the microenvironment in which microorganisms live. Because glycolic acid is acidic, it can adjust the pH of the environment. Most odor-producing microorganisms like a specific acid-base range. When the pH of the environment changes due to glycolic acid, the growth and reproduction of microorganisms are inhibited, and the generation of odors is reduced.

Furthermore, glycolic acid can directly react with odor substances. Some odor substances are sulfur-containing and nitrogen-containing compounds, and the carboxyl and hydroxyl groups of glycolic acid can chemically react with them to change their chemical structure and transform them into substances with no odor or lighter odor.

And glycolic acid can form a protective film on the surface of some materials. On the one hand, this film prevents external microorganisms from contacting easily decomposed organic matter, and on the other hand, it can absorb some of the odor substances that have been generated, thereby achieving the effect of deodorization.

From this perspective, glycolic acid does have its ability to deodorize. It effectively reduces odor by changing the microbial environment, reacting with odor substances, and forming a protective film, providing help for creating a fresh environment.