Description

Dl-Mandelic Acid Sodium Salt is the sodium salt form of mandelic acid, a key organic compound with versatile chemical functionality. This product is valued for its role as a stable and soluble intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and cosmetic ingredients. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and personal care industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the mandelic acid moiety.
• Antibacterial Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for compounds with bacteriostatic properties.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Synthesis: Employed in the production of skin care actives, such as α-hydroxy acid (AHA) derivatives.
• Chiral Resolution Agent: Utilized in the separation of racemic mixtures due to its stereochemistry.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing the phenylglycolic acid structure into more complex molecules.
• Research & Development: A key compound in chemical R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and biological activities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Mandelic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	114-21-6
Molecular Formula	C8H7NaO3
Molecular Weight	174.13 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-Mandelic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium DL-Mandelate; (±)-Mandelic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium (±)-Mandelate; Sodium Phenylglycolate; Racemic Mandelic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Racemic Mandelate; Phenylglycolic Acid Sodium Salt
EINECS	204-052-1

Quality Control

Our Dl-Mandelic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and loss on drying. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable and traceable raw materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.