(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: 25 g
• Optical Rotation: -153° (c=5 in Water)
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Chemical Name or Material: (R)-(-)-Mandelic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• D-(-)-Mandelic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : D-(-)-Mandelic acid

RUO – Research Use Only