Description

4-Chloromandelic Acid is a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, where its structure provides a key handle for stereochemical control. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where high purity is critical.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in studies of enzyme mechanisms and metabolic pathways as a substrate or inhibitor analog.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive in the development of polymers with specific optical or chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloromandelic Acid
CAS No.	7138-34-3
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClO3
Molecular Weight	186.59 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Chlorophenyl)(hydroxy)acetic acid; 4-Chloro-α-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid; p-Chloromandelic acid; DL-4-Chloromandelic acid; (±)-4-Chloromandelic acid; (RS)-4-Chloromandelic acid; 2-Hydroxy-2-(4-chlorophenyl)acetic acid; Mandelic acid, 4-chloro-
EINECS	230-437-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloromandelic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Optical Purity (if applicable)	Contact for details

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