Mandelic Acid (CAS No: 90-64-2) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Homatropine methylbromide. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: dl-Mandelic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid, Phenylglycolic acid
CAS No: 90-64-2
PubChem CID: 1292
Mol Formula: C8H8O3
Mol Weight: 152.15 g/mol
Used in API: Homatropine methylbromide
IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid
API Intermediate Description: Mandelic acid is a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid in which two of the methyl hydrogens are substituted by phenyl and hydroxyl groups. It has a role as an antibacterial agent and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a member of benzenes and a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid. It is functionally related to an acetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a mandelate.