Description

Dl-Mandelonitrile CAS NO 613-88-7 is a versatile organic nitrile compound, serving as a key chiral building block and intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in its bifunctional structure, containing both a nitrile and a benzylic hydroxyl group, which enables a wide range of chemical transformations. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries, where it is used to construct complex molecules and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with chiral centers, such as certain β-blockers and analgesics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its structure contributes to the biological activity of the final product.
• Fine Chemical & Fragrance Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for creating complex aroma chemicals and specialty flavors due to its aromatic character.
• Chiral Resolution Studies: Employed in research laboratories for developing and testing methods to separate enantiomers, given its racemic (Dl-) nature.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Serves as a model substrate in academic and industrial R&D for studying nucleophilic addition, cyanohydrin chemistry, and asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Mandelonitrile
CAS No.	613-88-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO
Molecular Weight	133.15 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-α-Hydroxybenzeneacetonitrile; (±)-Mandelonitrile; Racemic Mandelonitrile; Benzaldehyde cyanohydrin; 2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetonitrile; Phenylglycolonitrile; α-Hydroxyphenylacetonitrile; (RS)-Mandelonitrile
EINECS	210-358-0

Quality Control

Our Dl-Mandelonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for industrial and research-grade materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Due to its nitrile and hydroxyl functionality, prolonged exposure to heat, moisture, or light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.530 - 1.535
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.115 - 1.125

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