Appearance
White crystalline powder with faint odor
Function
Mandelic acid has a long history of use in the medical community as an antibacterial, particularly in the treatment of urinary tract infections. It has also been used as an oral antibiotic, and as a component of 'chemical face peels', along with other alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs). The drugs cyclandelate and homatropine are esters of mandelic acid.
Synonyms
DL-Mandelic Acid 98%; Upadel MA; 2-Hydroxy-2-Phenylacetic Acid; DL-Amygdalic Acid; DL-O-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid; Phenylglycolic Acid
Storage
Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Packages
- 100 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 1 kg. Bottle
- 5 kg. HDPE OH Pail
- 25 kg. Fiber Drum
- 50 kg. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Acidulants
- emollient & esters
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 70 RV 2.15
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 162.6øC
- Melting Point: 119-121 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 152.15 g/mol