(R)-(-)-Mandelic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

(R)-(-)-Mandelic acid, is used as a antiseptic ingredient particularly against urinary tract infections.Mandelic acid and its derivatives are used to apply the dual activities as an antibacterial agent and as an antiaging agent. It is used as an intermediate for the synthesis of target molecules for other applications.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
(R)-(-)-Mandelic acid, is used as a antiseptic ingredient particularly against urinary tract infections.Mandelic acid and its derivatives are used to apply the dual activities as an antibacterial agent and as an antiaging agent. It is used as an intermediate for the synthesis of target molecules for other applications.

Solubility
It is partly soluble in water, freely soluble in isopropyl and ethyl alcohol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Light sensitive. Stable under ordinary conditions. Incompatabile to strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 611-71-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00064251
• InChI Key: IWYDHOAUDWTVEP-SSDOTTSWSA-N
• Synonym: r-mandelic acid, r---mandelic acid, d-mandelic acid, r-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid, #NAME?, d--mandelic acid, d---mandelic acid, 2r-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid, r-alpha-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, d-2-phenylglycolic acid
• PubChem CID: 11914
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17656
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid
• SMILES: O[C@@H](C(O)=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 130°C to 134°C
• Solubility Information: It is partly soluble in water,freely soluble in isopropyl and ethyl alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 152.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Quantity: 100 g
• Optical Rotation: -153° (c=5 in Water)
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Chemical Name or Material: (R)-(-)-Mandelic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H318
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P280-P305+P351+P338-P310
EINECSNumber	210-276-6
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only