rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid

Name: rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-037752

About rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid

Listed under CAS 775-01-9, rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid is an impurity of Mandelic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C8H8O5 and its molecular weight is 184.15 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid. Common synonyms include 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic acid and Mandelic acid, 3,4-dihydroxy-.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a characterised impurity of Mandelic acid, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are 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	rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-037752
CAS Number	775-01-9
IUPAC name	2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₅
Molecular weight	184.15 g/mol
Exact mass	184.0372
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	RGHMISIYKIHAJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(C(=O)O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	85782

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 5
TPSA	98 Å²
Synonyms	3,4-Dihydroxymandelic acid, Mandelic acid, 3,4-dihydroxy-, (+-)-3,4-Dihydroxymandelic acid, dl-3,4-Dihydroxymandelic acid, Dihydroxymandelic acid, 3,4-Dihydroxymandelate, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylglycolic acid, (+/-)-3,4-Dihydroxymandelic acid, (3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)(hydroxy)acetic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, alpha,3,4-trihydroxy-, DL -3,4-Dihydroxymandelic acid

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 rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid is 775-01-9. It is also known as 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic acid, Mandelic acid, 3,4-dihydroxy-, (+-)-3,4-Dihydroxymandelic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid?

rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid has the molecular formula C8H8O5 and a molecular weight of 184.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid.

What is rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid used for?

rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic 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 rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid can I order?

We supply rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid 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 rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic 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 rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. rac 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic Acid 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.