Methyl Mandelate

Name: Methyl Mandelate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-048575

About Methyl Mandelate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl Mandelate, an impurity of Homatropine methylbromide registered under CAS number 4358-87-6. Formula C9H10O3, molecular weight 166.17 g/mol. The IUPAC name is methyl 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate. Alternative names: Methyl mandelic acid and Methyl dl-mandelate.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

This Homatropine methylbromide impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. 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

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl Mandelate
Catalogue No.	VQ-048575
CAS Number	4358-87-6
IUPAC name	methyl 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₀O₃
Molecular weight	166.17 g/mol
Exact mass	166.063
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ITATYELQCJRCCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C(C1=CC=CC=C1)O
PubChem CID	78066

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	Methyl mandelic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-hydroxy-, methyl ester, Methyl dl-mandelate, Mandelic acid, methyl ester, Methyl hydroxy(phenyl)acetate, DL-Methyl mandelate, Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-, methyl ester, Methyl phenylglycolate, methyl 2-hydroxy-2-phenyl-acetate, Methyl-(R)-(-)-mandelate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + 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 Methyl Mandelate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl Mandelate is 4358-87-6. It is also known as Methyl mandelic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-hydroxy-, methyl ester, Methyl dl-mandelate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl Mandelate?

Methyl Mandelate has the molecular formula C9H10O3 and a molecular weight of 166.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate.

What is Methyl Mandelate used for?

Methyl Mandelate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Homatropine methylbromide. 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 Methyl Mandelate can I order?

We supply Methyl Mandelate 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 Methyl Mandelate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl Mandelate 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 Methyl Mandelate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl Mandelate 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.