Description

Ethyl Mandelate is a versatile organic ester derived from mandelic acid, serving as a key chiral building block and intermediate in sophisticated chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the mandelate moiety, a structure of significant interest in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or specialty molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring enantiomeric purity.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating complex organic molecules in research and development for agrochemicals and specialty chemicals.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain aromatic compounds, contributing to specific scent or flavor profiles.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological development in asymmetric synthesis and ester chemistry studies.
• Resolution Agent: Can be utilized in the chiral resolution of racemic mixtures due to its own chiral center.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethyl Mandelate
CAS No.	774-40-3
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetate; Ethyl α-Hydroxybenzeneacetate; Ethyl DL-Mandelate; (±)-Ethyl Mandelate; Mandelic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Phenyl-2-hydroxyacetate; Ethyl (RS)-Mandelate; Ethyl (DL)-Mandelate
EINECS	212-273-1

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Mandelate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, chiral purity (where applicable), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Specify: Racemic (DL) or Enantiomerically Enriched
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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