Mandelic acid

CAS Registry Number:

611-71-2

Synonyms:

Benzeneaceticacid, a-hydroxy-, (R)-;Mandelic acid, D-(8CI);(-)-(R)-Mandelic acid;(-)-D-Mandelic acid;(-)-Mandelic acid;(-)-a-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid;(R)-(-)-Hydroxyphenylaceticacid;(R)-(-)-Mandelic acid;(R)-2-Hydroxy-2-(phenyl)ethanoic acid;(R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid;(R)-Hydroxy(phenyl)acetic acid;(R)-Mandelicacid;(R)-Mandelic acid;(R)-a-Hydroxybenzeneaceticacid;(R)-a-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid;D(-)-Mandelic acid;D-2-Phenylglycolic acid;D-Mandelic acid;R-(-)-Mandelic acid;Mandelic acid;

Molecular Formula:

C₈H₈O₃

Molecular Weight:

152.15

EINECS:

210-276-6

Melting Point:

131-133 °C(lit.)

Solubility:

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