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
- See more synonyms
- <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
25g | 98.00 € |
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Benzeneacetic acid, α,4-dihydroxy-
Ref: IN-DA000POM
1g | 88.00 € | ||
5g | 191.00 € | ||
25g | To inquire | ||
100g | To inquire | ||
100mg | 49.00 € | ||
250mg | 47.00 € |
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p-Hydroxymandelic acid
Ref: TM-T5263
1g | 93.00 € | ||
100mg | 35.00 € | ||
500mg | 70.00 € | ||
1mL*10mM (DMSO) | 38.00 € |
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DL-4-Hydroxymandelic acid
Ref: 3D-FH66217
2g | 147.00 € |