Description

3-Methylmandelic Acid is a chiral organic compound belonging to the class of substituted mandelic acids. This compound is a valuable chiral building block and resolving agent in asymmetric synthesis, prized for its ability to impart stereochemical control. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the research and development of active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chiral Resolution Agent: Used for the separation of racemic mixtures of amines, amino acids, and other chiral compounds.
• Asymmetric Synthesis Catalyst/ Ligand Precursor: Serves as a precursor for ligands used in metal-catalyzed asymmetric reactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing chiral pesticides and herbicides where biological activity is stereospecific.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard reagent in laboratories for methodological development in organic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Methylmandelic Acid
CAS No.	65148-70-1
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Methylphenyl)glycolic Acid; 2-Hydroxy-2-(3-methylphenyl)acetic Acid; 3-Methylmandelsäure (German); (±)-3-Methylmandelic Acid; DL-3-Methylmandelic Acid; α-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzeneacetic Acid; 3-Methylbenzene glycolic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methylmandelic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, chiral purity (if applicable), and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place 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 structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Chiral Purity (if applicable)	Contact for details

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