L - (+) Mandelic Acid
Description
L-Mandelic Acid is an optically active α-hydroxy acid used as a chiral intermediate in pharmaceuticals.
It is commonly applied in the synthesis of antibiotics, APIs, and fine chemicals, and is valued for its enantioselective properties and high purity requirements.
Category
Chiral Derivatives
CAS no
17199-29-0
Purity
>=99%
Formula
C8H8O3
Synonyms
S-(+)- Amygdalic Acid
Form
Solid
Uses
• Used in chiral synthesis and resolution of racemic compounds
• Intermediate for fine chemicals & agrochemicals
• Used in research and analytical chemistry
• Building block for specialty esters and derivatives
