CAS 80409-16-1

Benzyl mandelate

Description:

Benzyl mandelate is an organic compound characterized by its ester functional group, formed from the reaction of mandelic acid and benzyl alcohol. It typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant, sweet aroma, making it useful in the fragrance and flavoring industries. The compound is known for its solubility in organic solvents, while being less soluble in water, which is a common trait of many esters. Benzyl mandelate exhibits moderate stability under standard conditions but may undergo hydrolysis in the presence of strong acids or bases. Its chemical structure includes a benzyl group, which contributes to its aromatic properties, and a mandelate moiety, which imparts certain chiral characteristics. This compound is often utilized in various applications, including as a chiral building block in organic synthesis and in the formulation of cosmetic products due to its skin-conditioning properties. Safety data indicates that, like many organic compounds, it should be handled with care to avoid potential irritation or allergic reactions.

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C15H14O3/c16-14(13-9-5-2-6-10-13)15(17)18-11-12-7-3-1-4-8-12/h1-10,14,16H,11H2

InChI key: InChIKey=JFKWZVQEMSKSBU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(OCC1=CC=CC=C1)=O)(O)C2=CC=CC=C2

Synonyms:

• Benzeneacetic acid, α-hydroxy-, phenylmethyl ester
• Benzylin
• Mandelic acid, benzyl ester
• Benzyl mandelate
• Phenylglycolic acid benzyl ester