(R)-(+)-4-METHYLMANDELONITRILE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

52-58 °C (lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

optical activity

[α]18/D +39°, c = 1 in chloroform

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

20/21/22-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-37/39

WGK Germany 

3

MSDS

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(R)-(+)-4-METHYLMANDELONITRILE Usage And Synthesis

Uses

Useful intermediate in the preparation of optically active α-hydroxy carboxylic acids, α-hydroxy aldehydes, α-hydroxy ketones, and 2-amino alcohols.

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