Description

Methyl Dl-Mandelate is a versatile chiral ester widely utilized as a key synthetic intermediate and resolving agent. Its value lies in providing a cost-effective route to mandelic acid derivatives and serving as a crucial building block for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and companies specializing in agrochemicals, fragrances, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of chiral drugs, including antispasmodics and antibacterial agents.
• Chiral Resolution Agent: Used to separate enantiomers of racemic mixtures in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Building block for producing mandelic acid, its salts, and other ester derivatives.
• Agrochemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Serves as a starting material for compounds with specific aromatic profiles.
• Polymer Modification: Used in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins requiring specific functional groups.
• Research & Development: Valuable reagent in organic chemistry research for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Dl-Mandelate
CAS No.	771-90-4
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-Methyl mandelate; Methyl DL-α-Hydroxyphenylacetate; Methyl (±)-Mandelate; Methyl 2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetate; Racemic Methyl Mandelate; Mandelic acid methyl ester; α-Hydroxybenzeneacetic acid methyl ester; Phenylglycolic acid methyl ester
EINECS	212-246-3

Quality Control

Our Methyl Dl-Mandelate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer requirements and industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	53 - 57 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Optical Rotation	± 0.2° (c=1 in ethanol)

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