DL-Mandelic acid

DL-Mandelic acid API

MA is a large-molecule alpha-hydroxy acid with slow epidermal penetration. Similar to the other alpha-hydroxy acids described, MA decreases corneocyte adhesion and is keratolytic. Aside from acne treatment,MA is often used for skin rejuvenation and lightening.

DL-Mandelic acid API

Cas No :

90-64-2

Name :

DL-Mandelic acid

Synonyms :

Mandelic;Amygdalinic acid;Mandellic acid;Amygdalic acid;Almond acid;Pregabalin EP Impurity C;alpha-Hydroxy-benzeneacetic acid;(2RS)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetic Acid;-MandeL;Uromaline

Molecular Formula :

C8H8O3

Melting Point :

119-121 °C

Boiling Point :

214.6°C at 760 mmHg

Molecular Weight :

152.15 g/mol

Density :

1.30 g/cm3

Solubility :

Water Solubility 150 g/L (20 ºC).
Soluble in diethyl ether, ethanol, isopropanol.

Uses :


  • DL-Mandelic acid may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of DL-mandelic acid in: Human urine samples by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) equipped with ultraviolet (UV) detector. Rat urine samples by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) with selected ion monitoring (SIM) detection.