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Product Overview
Mandelic acid (CAS 611-71-2) is a typical aromatic alpha-hydroxy acid. It appears as white crystalline powder with a faint characteristic odor. Featuring stable chemical properties, excellent surface activity and bacteriostatic effect, it is widely used in cosmetic raw materials, pharmaceutical intermediates, food additives and organic synthesis fields. Produced via synthesis, purification and recrystallization processes, the product has high purity, low impurities and stable batch quality. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: ≥99.0% (HPLC), meets cosmetic grade, pharmaceutical grade and industrial grade standards.
- Good Skin Compatibility: Mild performance, widely used as skin conditioning ingredient.
- Effective Bacteriostasis: Inhibits multiple bacteria and microorganisms.
- Excellent Stability: Stable under normal storage and conventional processing conditions.
- Strict Quality Control: Full batch inspection; standard COA and MSDS are available upon request.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Faint characteristic odor
- Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
- Molecular Weight: 152.15
- Melting Point: 118 – 121 °C
- Boiling Point: 321.8 °C (760 mmHg)
- Density: 1.30 g/cm3 (20 °C)
- Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol and ether; slightly soluble in benzene
- Hygroscopicity: Slightly hygroscopic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature and sealed storage.
- Chemical Reactivity: Contains hydroxyl and carboxyl groups, capable of esterification, salt formation and condensation reactions.
- Acid-Base Character: Weakly acidic in aqueous solution.
- Incompatibility: Keep away from strong bases and strong oxidants.
Applications
- Cosmetic Industry: Exfoliating, anti-acne and skin brightening active ingredient for skin care products.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Key intermediate for synthesis of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Food Industry: Preservative and flavor modifier for food products.
- Organic Synthesis: Basic raw material for preparation of various organic derivatives.
- Laboratory Research: Analytical reagent and experimental material for chemical research.
Usage Restriction: For industrial formulation, pharmaceutical manufacturing and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Store separately from strong bases and oxidants. Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 25 °C. Reseal containers immediately after opening.
Transportation Requirements
This product is classified as non-hazardous goods. Adopt moisture-proof sealed packaging. Avoid violent collision, extrusion, high temperature and rain soaking during transit. Do not transport together with corrosive substances and food.
Operation Notes
Wear dust-proof mask, chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. Operate in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation of dust and direct contact with skin and eyes. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of clean water once contact occurs. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the working area.
Regulatory Information
EINECS Number: 210-286-0
HS Code: 29181100
Complies with international cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food raw material standards. Export products follow IATA and IMDG provisions. All transactions are limited to qualified chemical factories, cosmetic manufacturers and research institutions.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | Mandelic acid |
| CAS NO. | 611-71-2 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid |
| Synonyms | Alpha-Hydroxybenzeneacetic acid |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 |
| EINECS Number | 210-286-0 |
| UN Number | Non-hazardous goods |
| Hazard Class | Irritant |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (HPLC) |
| Water Content | ≤0.5% |
| Melting Point | 118 – 121 °C |
| Boiling Point | 321.8 °C (760 mmHg) |
| Density | 1.30 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol and ether |
| HS Code | 29181100 |
| Storage Temperature | 10 – 25 °C, sealed, dry & light-proof environment |
| Packing Specification | 25kg/fiber drum with inner plastic bag |
| Grade Standard | Cosmetic Grade / Pharmaceutical Grade / Industrial Grade |
| Application Scope | Cosmetic active ingredient, pharmaceutical intermediate, food preservative, organic synthesis reagent |
| Validity Period | 24 Months under specified storage conditions |
