Mandelic acid (C8H8O3)

Mandelic Acid (C8H8O3; CAS 90-64-2) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Mandelic Acid presents a C8 framework, aromatic rings, a carboxylic acid. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Mandelic acid
CAS: 90-64-2
Formula: C8H8O3
Approx. MW: 152.15
SMILES: O=C(O)C(O)c1ccccc1
PubChem CID: 1292
Approx. carbons: C8

Mandelic acid structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid
Common names: MANDELIC ACID; dl-Mandelic acid; 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid; 90-64-2; Phenylglycolic acid; Paramandelic acid; Amygdalic acid; Uromaline; Racemic mandelic acid; Phenylhydroxyacetic acid
Molecular weight: 152.15
Exact mass: 152.05
InChIKey: IWYDHOAUDWTVEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: 119 °C
Boiling point: 320 °C @760 [mm Hg]

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Mandelic acid?

Mandelic acid has molecular formula C8H8O3. Molecular weight about 152.15 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Mandelic acid?

The CAS Registry Number for Mandelic acid is 90-64-2.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.