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 | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Intermediates, Chemical Intermediates, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients |
| Function | Intermediates, Antimicrobial |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical |
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