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8.06925

Sigma-Aldrich

(S)-(+)-Mandelic acid

for resolution of racemates for synthesis

Synonym(s):

(S)-(+)-Mandelic acid, L-Mandelic acid, L-α-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH(OH)COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.15
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
EC Index Number:
241-240-8

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

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

Pictograms

Corrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

374.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

> 190 °C


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