2-Chloromandelic acid

Name: 2-Chloromandelic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-051556

About 2-Chloromandelic acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Chloromandelic acid, a process intermediate or related compound of Mandelic acid registered under CAS number 10421-85-9. With the molecular formula C8H7ClO3, it has a molar mass of 186.59 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid. It is also known as (2-Chlorophenyl)glycolic acid or (r,s)-2-chloromandelic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Mandelic acid, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Buyers come mainly from 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

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Chloromandelic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-051556
CAS Number	10421-85-9
IUPAC name	2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₇ClO₃
Molecular weight	186.59 g/mol
Exact mass	186.0084
InChIKey	RWOLDZZTBNYTMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(C(=O)O)O)Cl
PubChem CID	97720

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	(2-Chlorophenyl)glycolic acid, (r,s)-2-chloromandelic acid, DL-2-Chloromandelic acid, S-2-Chloromandelic Acid, (2-chlorophenyl)(hydroxy)acetic acid, (2-chlorophenyl)hydroxyacetic acid, 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-acetic acid, DL-2-Chloro mandelic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, 2-chloro-alpha-hydroxy-, acetic acid, 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-, Racemic 2-hydroxy-2-(2-chlorophenyl)acetic acid

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 2-Chloromandelic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Chloromandelic acid is 10421-85-9. It is also known as (2-Chlorophenyl)glycolic acid, (r,s)-2-chloromandelic acid, DL-2-Chloromandelic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Chloromandelic acid?

2-Chloromandelic acid has the molecular formula C8H7ClO3 and a molecular weight of 186.59 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid.

What is 2-Chloromandelic acid used for?

2-Chloromandelic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Mandelic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Chloromandelic acid can I order?

We supply 2-Chloromandelic acid, 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 2-Chloromandelic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Chloromandelic acid 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 2-Chloromandelic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 2-Chloromandelic acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.