Mandelic Acid
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Product Description
Product
Mandelic Acid
CAS
90-64-2
Formula
C6H5CH(OH)CO2H
Synonym
Phenylglycolic Acid; 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid; Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-; Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-
Typical Product Specifications
Density
1.30
Slightly Soluble
in water, alcohol
Appearance
White Crystalline Powder
Moisture
0.5% Max
Assay
99% Min
Melting Point
117 - 120 C
Odor
faint odor
Molecular weight
152.15
Solubility
ether
Boiling Point
dec.
Chemical Structure
Notes
Useful in medicine as an antibacterial agent for internal and oral applications.
In skin-care it is utilized for treating adult acne and signs of age.
Parchem supplies both the R- and the S- enantiomer of Mandelic Acid, or the racemic mixture paramandelic acid.
Use: ANTIMICROBIAL
Class
Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients , Chemical Intermediates , Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Intermediates
Industry
Functions
Mandelic Acid
Product Description
Product
Mandelic Acid
CAS
90-64-2
Formula
C6H5CH(OH)CO2H
Synonym
Phenylglycolic Acid; 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid; Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-; Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-
Typical Product Specifications
Density
1.30
Slightly Soluble
in water, alcohol
Appearance
White Crystalline Powder
Moisture
0.5% Max
Assay
99% Min
Melting Point
117 - 120 C
Odor
faint odor
Molecular weight
152.15
Solubility
ether
Boiling Point
dec.
Chemical Structure
Notes
Useful in medicine as an antibacterial agent for internal and oral applications.
In skin-care it is utilized for treating adult acne and signs of age.
Parchem supplies both the R- and the S- enantiomer of Mandelic Acid, or the racemic mixture paramandelic acid.
Use: ANTIMICROBIAL
Class
Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients , Chemical Intermediates , Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Intermediates
Industry
Functions
