Mandelic Acid, CAS 611 71 2

Mandelic Acid, CAS: 611-71-2

SPECIFICATIONS: 

Mandelic acid Property
Melting point: 131-133 °C
Storage temp. : Refrigerator
Sensitive : Light Sensitive
Stability:: Stable, but light sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.
Hazard Codes : Xi
Risk Statements : 41-36/37/38
Safety Statements : 22-24/25-36-26
Hazard Note : Irritant/Light Sensitive
HS Code : 29181980

Description:

Mandelic acid is an aromatic alpha hydroxy acid with the molecular formula C6H5CH(OH)CO2H. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. It is a useful precursor to various drugs. Since the molecule is chiral, it exists in either of two enantiomers as well as the racemic mixture, known as paramandelic acid. 

Specification:

Mandelic Acid Application:

 Mandelic acid has a long history of use in the medical community as an antibacterial, particularly in the treatment of urinary tract infections. It has also been used as an oral antibiotic, and as a component of 'chemical face peels', along with other alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs).

The drugs cyclandelate and homatropine are esters of mandelic acid.