8.06925

(S)-(+)-Mandelic acid

for resolution of racemates for synthesis

• Synonym(s): (S)-(+)-Mandelic acid, L-Mandelic acid, L-α-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH(OH)COOH
• CAS Number: 17199-29-0
• Molecular Weight: 152.15
• EC Index Number: 241-240-8
• UNSPSC Code: 12352106
• MDL number: MFCD00004495

Properties

• assay: ≥99.0% (acidimetric)
• pH: 2.1 (20 °C, 60 g/L in H₂O)
• mp: 130-132 °C
• transition temp: flash point >190 °C
• bulk density: 670 kg/m³
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C8H8O3/c9-7(8(10)11)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,7,9H,(H,10,11)/t7-/m0/s1
• InChI key: IWYDHOAUDWTVEP-ZETCQYMHSA-N

Description

Analysis Note

Assay (acidimetric): ≥ 99.0 %
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 131 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 134 °C
Spec. rotation [α²0/D (c=2 in water): +153.0 - +157.0 °
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• WGK: WGK 3
• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Codes: H318
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• Flash Point (°C): > 190 °C
• Flash Point (°F): >374.0 °F