90-64-2

Name DL-Mandelic acid
CAS 90-64-2
EINECS(EC#) 202-007-6
Molecular Formula C8H8O3
MDL Number MFCD00064250
Molecular Weight 152.15
MOL File 90-64-2.mol

Chemical Properties

Definition Exists in stereoisomeric forms. The properties are those of the dl-form.
Appearance White crystalline powder
Melting point  119-121 °C (lit.)
alpha  [α]D20 -0.5~+0.5° (c=2, H2O)
Boiling point  214.6°C (rough estimate)
bulk density 750kg/m3
density  1.30
vapor pressure  0.01 Pa (50 °C)
refractive index  1.4810 (estimate)
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  139g/l
form  Crystals or Crystalline Powder
pka 3.85(at 25℃)
color  White
Odor faint odor
PH 2.3 (10g/l, H2O)
Optical Rotation [α]/D 0±1°, c = 5 in H2O
Water Solubility  150 g/L (20 ºC)
Sensitive  Light Sensitive
Merck  14,5717
BRN  510011
Major Application cleaning products
cosmetics
food and beverages
forensics and toxicology
personal care
veterinary
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions ANTIMICROBIAL
InChI 1S/C8H8O3/c9-7(8(10)11)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,7,9H,(H,10,11)
InChIKey IWYDHOAUDWTVEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES OC(C(O)=O)c1ccccc1
LogP 0.5 at 23℃
Uses
Organic synthesis, medicine (urinary antiseptic).
CAS DataBase Reference 90-64-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzeneacetic acid, «alpha»-hydroxy-(90-64-2)
EPA Substance Registry System 90-64-2(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Symbol(GHS)  Corrosion (GHS05)
GHS05
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H318
Precautionary statements  P280-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xn,Xi
Risk Statements 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Statements 
S22:Do not breathe dust .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection .
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  OO6300000
TSCA  Yes
REACH Registrations Active
HS Code  29181990
Storage Class 13 - Non Combustible Solids
Hazard Classifications Eye Dam. 1
Safety Profile
Poison by intramuscular route. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Continued absorption can cause kidney irritation. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

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