Description

L-(+)-Mandelic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity chiral building block and intermediate of significant commercial importance. This optically active ester is valued for its role in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and advanced materials. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for developing enantiomerically pure compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in anti-infective and neurological drug classes.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a starting material or resolving agent in stereoselective chemical reactions to create enantiomerically enriched products.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research and synthesis of chiral pesticides and herbicides for enhanced efficacy and environmental safety.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry laboratories for method development and catalysis studies.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialized polymers with chiral properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-(+)-Mandelic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	13704-09-1
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-(+)-Mandelic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (R)-(+)-Mandelate; Ethyl L-Mandelate; (+)-Ethyl Mandelate; (R)-Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetate; Ethyl (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetate; L-Mandelic Acid Ethyl Ester; (R)-Mandelic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	237-254-5

Quality Control

Our L-(+)-Mandelic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) and chemical purity determination by HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided for every shipment.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	+70° to +76° (c=1 in CHCl3)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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