DL-Mandelicacid , 99% , 611-72-3

Synonym(s):
(±)-α-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid;DL-α-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid, Phenylglycollic acid;DL-Mandelic acid

CAS NO.：611-72-3

Empirical Formula: C8H8O3

Molecular Weight: 152.15

MDL number: MFCD00064250

EINECS: 202-007-6

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 119-121 °C(lit.)
• Boiling point: 234.6°C (rough estimate)
• Density: 1.2890
• refractive index: 1.4945 (estimate)
• pka: 3.85(at 25℃)
• Water Solubility: 172.5g/L(24 ºC)
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c9-7(8(10)11)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,7,9H,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: IWYDHOAUDWTVEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1(C=CC=CC=1)C(O)C(=O)O
• CAS DataBase Reference: 611-72-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Benzeneacetic acid, «alpha»-hydroxy-, (.+/-.)-(611-72-3)

Description and Uses

DL-Mandelic acid is a chemical compound belonging to the family of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). It is a racemic mixture containing equal amounts of the D and L enantiomers of Mandelic acid. It is commonly used in skincare products for its exfoliating and antibacterial properties. DL-Mandelic Acid is useful in suppressing pigmentation, treating inflammatory non-cystic acne, and rejuvenating photoaged skin. Moreover, it has proven useful in preparing the skin for laser peeling and helping the skin heal after laser surgery. This product appears as a white crystal substance.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07,GHS05
• Signal word: Danger
• Hazard statements: H302-H315-H318-H335
• Precautionary statements: P264-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501-P280-P305+P351+P338-P310-P264-P280-P302+P352-P321-P332+P313-P362
• Risk Statements: 21/22
• Safety Statements: 22-24/25
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: OO6300000
• HS Code: 29181980