Mandelic acid

SKU: orb1302515

Description

Mandelic acid is an isomer of cresotinic and 2-methoxybenzoic acids, and a metabolite of catecholamines. This compound serves as a biochemical intermediate, a reagent in analytical chemistry, and a dye precursor. It is also associated with phenylketonuria and utilized in dermatological research for its skin care applications.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 90-64-2
• MW: 152.15
• Purity: 99.95%
• Formula: C₈H₈O₃
• SMILES: OC(C(O)=O)C1=CC=CC=C1
• Target: Antibacterial,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:60 mg/mL (394.35 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (13.14 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

chemicals, DL-Mandelic acid, Bacterial, acidomandelico, (±)-Mandelic acid, inhibit, intermediate, Inhibitor, Mandelic acid, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, photoaging, pigmentation, pharmaceutical, vaginal

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

1292