S (+) Mandelic Acid

Buy S Mandelic Acid in Mumbai, India

CAS Number:17199‑29‑0

Synonyms: S‑(+)-Mandelic acid; (S)-α-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid; Phenylglycolic acid (optically active)

Chemical Formula:C₈H₈O₃

Molecular Weight:152.15 g/mol (C₈H₈O₃ monomer mass)

Product Introduction

A white crystalline, optically active form of mandelic acid, S‑(+)-mandelic acid is an aromatic α-hydroxy acid. It’s commonly used in pharmaceuticals as a chiral building block, in resolution/disinfection applications (e.g., UTI treatment), and in cosmetics for gentle exfoliation and skin brightening

Get Quote

Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance White crystalline powder
Specific Rotation [α]₂₀ᴅ = +?° (typically +18–22° in ethanol/H₂O) — check COA
Melting Point ~119 °C (optically pure: ~132 °C)
Boiling Point ~321.8 °C
Density ~1.30 g/cm³
Solubility (25 °C) ~15.9 g/100 mL water; soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, isopropanol
pKₐ ~3.41
Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ) ~1.5204
Flash Point ~162.6 °C

Applications

  • Chiral precursor/intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis
  • Antibacterial agent,notably for urinary tract infections
  • Cosmetics:gentle chemical exfoliant/brightener
  • Resolution reagent and analytical chemistry use

Safety & Handling

  • Generally safe; handle with gloves and goggles. Low irritation. Store at ambient conditions in a dry, sealed container.

Products Category

+91 9867824846
Enquiry Now