(R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile

Name: (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-052234

About (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile

Vaqora Chemicals supplies (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile, a metabolite / degradant standard registered under CAS number 10020-96-9. With the molecular formula C8H7NO, it has a molar mass of 133.15 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2R)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile. Common synonyms include (+)-mandelonitrile and Mandelonitrile, (+)-.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile
Catalogue No.	VQ-052234
CAS Number	10020-96-9
IUPAC name	(2R)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile
Molecular formula	C₈H₇NO
Molecular weight	133.15 g/mol
Exact mass	133.0528
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	NNICRUQPODTGRU-QMMMGPOBSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)[C@H](C#N)O
PubChem CID	9548674

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	44 Å²
Synonyms	(+)-mandelonitrile, Mandelonitrile, (+)-, (R)-Hydroxy(phenyl)acetonitrile, Benzeneacetonitrile, alpha-hydroxy-, (alphaR)-, (+)-alpha-Mandelonitrile, (2R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenyl-acetonitrile, (+)-(alphaR)-alpha-Hydroxybenzeneacetonitrile, (R)-mandelonitrile, (R)-(+)-mandelonitrile, d-mandelonitrile, (2R)-hydroxy(phenyl)acetonitrile, (2r)-Hydroxy(Phenyl)ethanenitrile

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P316, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P361 + P364, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile?

The CAS Registry Number of (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile is 10020-96-9. It is also known as (+)-mandelonitrile, Mandelonitrile, (+)-, (R)-Hydroxy(phenyl)acetonitrile.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile?

(R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile has the molecular formula C8H7NO and a molecular weight of 133.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile.

Which grade and pack sizes of (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile can I order?

We supply (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile?

Yes. Every lot of (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile be shipped internationally?

Yes. (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.