S-Mandelic acid, 99%

Name: S-Mandelic acid, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-011291

About S-Mandelic acid, 99%

Listed under CAS 17199-29-0, S-Mandelic acid is a chiral building block available from Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of ≥99%. The compound has the formula C8H8O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2S)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid. Alternative names: (S)-a-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid and (S)-(+)-Mandelic acid.

In its supplied form it is a white solid. Key physical data: a melting point of 131-138 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for pharmaceutical synthesis and fine chemical synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g and 25 kg packs, S-Mandelic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical synthesis
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	S-Mandelic acid, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-011291
CAS Number	17199-29-0
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₃
Molecular weight	152.15 g/mol
Exact mass	152.0473
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	29163990
InChIKey	IWYDHOAUDWTVEP-ZETCQYMHSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)[C@@H](C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	439616

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	White solid
Melting point	131-138 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	(S)-a-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid, (S)-(+)-Mandelic acid, L-(+)-Mandelic acid, (S)-Mandelic acid, (S)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid, Mandelic acid, (S)-, Mandelic acid, L-, D-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid, (S)-alpha-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, L-mandelic acid, S-(+)-Mandelic acid, alpha-hydroxybenzeneacetate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, 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 S-Mandelic acid, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of S-Mandelic acid, 99% is 17199-29-0. It is also known as (S)-a-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid, (S)-(+)-Mandelic acid, L-(+)-Mandelic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of S-Mandelic acid, 99%?

S-Mandelic acid, 99% has the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of S-Mandelic acid, 99% can I order?

We supply S-Mandelic acid, 99% in (≥99%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with S-Mandelic acid, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of S-Mandelic acid, 99% 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 S-Mandelic acid, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. S-Mandelic acid, 99% 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.