Mandelic acid - CAS 90-64-2

It is an isomer of cresotinic acid (2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid) and oxymethylbenzoic acid (2-methoxybenzoic acid) . Derivatives of mandelic acid are formed as a result of metabolism of adrenaline and noradrenaline by monoamine oxidase and catechol-o-methyl transferase. It is also present in certain skin care products, is an intermediate molecule in the production of other biochemicals, may be used as an analytical reagent and is a precursor in the manufacture of dyes. Mandelic acid (acidomandelico) is found to be associated with phenylketonuria, which is an inborn error of metabolism.

Endogenous Metabolite, Antibacterial

Microbiology/Virology, Metabolism

24

0.9995

C8H8O3

152.15

OC(C(O)=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

-20°C

Ice Packs

Natural Product