2-Chloromandelic acid (CAS No: 10421-85-9) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Clopidogrel. 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: (2-Chlorophenyl)glycolic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, 2-chloro-alpha-hydroxy-
CAS No: 10421-85-9
PubChem CID: 97720
Mol Formula: C8H7ClO3
Mol Weight: 186.59 g/mol
Used in API: Clopidogrel
IUPAC Name: 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid
API Intermediate Description: 2-Chloromandelic acid is an aromatic α-hydroxy acid featuring a chlorine substituent at the ortho position of the phenyl ring. It is used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine-chemical synthesis, valued for its chirality and reactivity.