Description

Benzyl Dl-Mandelate is an organic ester compound, specifically the benzyl ester of racemic mandelic acid. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its role in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in the preparation of more complex molecules and as a building block for chiral resolution studies. It serves as a critical precursor for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. Its utility extends to applications in fragrance synthesis and as a model compound in method development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Chiral Resolution Studies: Serves as a racemic starting material or derivatizing agent for the separation and analysis of enantiomers.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block in multi-step organic syntheses for specialty chemicals.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Employed as a precursor for the synthesis of aromatic esters with specific olfactory properties.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for method development and chemical process optimization.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl Dl-Mandelate
CAS No.	890-98-2
Molecular Formula	C15H14O3
Molecular Weight	242.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyl (±)-Mandelate; DL-Benzyl Mandelate; (±)-Benzyl Mandelate; Benzyl 2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetate; Racemic Benzyl Mandelate; α-Hydroxybenzeneacetic Acid Benzyl Ester; Phenylglycolic Acid Benzyl Ester; Mandelic Acid Benzyl Ester
EINECS	213-284-1

Quality Control

Our Benzyl Dl-Mandelate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals. Comprehensive quality testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance processes.

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 incompatible materials such as 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	65 - 70 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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