DL-Mandelic acid Property

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)

Safety

Risk Statements 

21/22

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

OO6300000

HS Code 

29181980

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H318Causes serious eye damage

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

DL-Mandelic acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

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.

Chemical Properties

Mandelic acid turns brown when exposed to light. It can be esterified easily with alcohols in the presence of hydrogen chloride.

Physical properties

(R,S)-Mandelic acid (a-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, phenylglycolic acid), C6H5CH(OH)COOH, C8H8O3, Mr 152.15, mp 118 – 121℃, is a colorless crystalline powder. It is readily soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether, less soluble in chloroform, and insoluble in petroleum ether. Its water solubility is 15 g per 100 mL of water. In alkaline solution, mandelic acid dissolves to form salts.

Definition

ChEBI: Mandelic acid is a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid in which two of the methyl hydrogens are substituted by phenyl and hydroxyl groups. It has a role as an antibacterial agent and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid and a member of benzenes. It is functionally related to an acetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a mandelate.

Production Methods

(R,S)-mandelic acid is produced by hydrolysis of mandelic acid nitrile [532-28-5] (mp 10℃) with hydrochloric acid. Mandelic acid nitrile is obtained by the conversion of benzaldehyde [100-52-7] and hydrogen cyanide in the nascent state (NaCN + HCl) under refrigeration. Another method of producing mandelic acid is the hydrolysis of a,a-dichloroacetophenone with alkali.