Description

Dl-Mandelic Acid Sodium Salt is the sodium salt form of the racemic mandelic acid, a key organic compound with versatile functionality. This product is valued for its role as a stable and water-soluble intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and chiral resolving agents. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable building blocks for complex syntheses.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly antibiotics and chiral drugs.
• Chiral Resolution Agent: Used in the separation of enantiomers due to the racemic nature of the mandelic acid moiety.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in laboratory studies and as a standard in analytical method development.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Potential use in the formulation of certain skincare products, leveraging derivatives of mandelic acid.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Mandelic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	34166-39-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7NaO3
Molecular Weight	174.13 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-Mandelic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium DL-Mandelate; (±)-Mandelic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium (±)-Mandelate; Racemic Mandelic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Phenylglycolate; Sodium 2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetate; Sodium α-Hydroxybenzeneacetate
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Quality Control

Our Dl-Mandelic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each 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. Specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for research, pharmaceutical, or industrial grades.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤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.