DL-Mandelic acid Quick Details
Chemical Name: DL-Mandelic acid
CAS No.: 90-64-2
Molecular Fomula: C8H8O3
Chemical Structure:
Molecular weight: 152.15
DL-Mandelic acid Melting Point: 119-121 °C(lit.)
Appearance: White orthorhombic flaky crystal
Assay:99%
DL-Mandelic acid Typical Properties
Item | Specifications |
Appearance | White crystal |
Solubility | Soluble in water and ether |
Cyanide | Should be absent |
Assay (Benzene) | 50 ppm max |
Assay (on dry basis) | 99% min |
Melting point | 117℃~121℃ |
[a]D20 | ±0.25° |
Transmittance(10% w/v water) | Not less than 90% |
Residue on ignition | 0.5% max |
Turbidity | <20NTU |
Moisture | 0.5% max |
DL-Mandelic acid application
1. In the pharmaceutical industry, it can be used as an intermediate for cefotaxazole, vasodilator ring mandelate, eye drops oxybenzazole and pimoline, as well as a preservative.
2. Used as a chemical reagent and for the organic synthesis.
3. Used as a fungicide, a special reagent for zirconium and a determination for copper.
DL-Mandelic acid Packaging and Shipping
25kgs per drum
DL-Mandelic acid Storage
Cool dry place