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(±)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid

CAS 1198-84-1: (±)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid

Description:(±)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid, with the CAS number 1198-84-1, is an organic compound that serves as a chiral building block in various chemical syntheses. It is a derivative of mandelic acid, characterized by the presence of a hydroxyl group at the 4-position of the aromatic ring. This compound typically appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid and is soluble in water and organic solvents, reflecting its polar nature due to the hydroxyl group. The presence of both enantiomers in the (±) designation indicates that it exists as a racemic mixture, which can exhibit different biological activities compared to its individual enantiomers. (±)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid is of interest in pharmaceutical research and can be involved in the synthesis of various biologically active compounds. Its properties, such as melting point and specific rotation, can vary based on the purity and specific conditions under which it is handled. As with many organic acids, it may exhibit acidic behavior in solution, contributing to its reactivity in various chemical reactions.

Formula:C8H8O4

InChI:InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c9-6-3-1-5(2-4-6)7(10)8(11)12/h1-4,7,9-10H,(H,11,12)

InChI key:InChIKey=YHXHKYRQLYQUIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES:O=C(O)C(O)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1

  • Synonyms:
  • (2R)-hydroxy(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanoate
  • (2S)-hydroxy(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanoate
  • (RS)-p-Hydroxymandelic acid
  • (±)-α,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid
  • 2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid
  • 2-(4′-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethanoic acid
  • 2-Hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
  • 4-Hydroxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-mandelic acid
  • 4-Hydroxymandelic acid
  • 4-Hydroxyphenylglycolic acid
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  • <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-4-Hydroxymandelic acid
  • <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-p-Hydroxymandelic acid
  • <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-p-Hydroxyphenylglycolic acid
  • Benzeneacetic acid, α,4-dihydroxy-
  • Hydroxy(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Acetic Acid
  • Mandelic acid, p-hydroxy-
  • P-hydroxy mandelic acid
  • p-Hydroxymandelic acid
  • p-Hydroxyphenylglycolic acid
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DL-4-Hydroxymandelic Acid Monohydrate


Ref: 3B-H0660

25g98.00 €
Estimated delivery in United States, on Monday 24 Feb 2025
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Ref: IN-DA000POM

1g88.00 €
5g191.00 €
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p-Hydroxymandelic acid

CAS:1198-84-1

Ref: TM-T5263

1g93.00 €
100mg35.00 €
500mg70.00 €
1mL*10mM (DMSO)38.00 €
Estimated delivery in United States, on Monday 10 Mar 2025
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DL-4-Hydroxymandelic acid

CAS:1198-84-1

Ref: 3D-FH66217

2g147.00 €
Estimated delivery in United States, on Monday 28 Apr 2025
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