(R)-(-)-Mandelic acid
Also known as: D-(-)-Mandelic acid, D-Mandelic acid, (-)-Mandelic acid, (R)-2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid, (R)-α-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid, (2R)-Hydroxy(phenyl)acetic acid, (2R)-hydroxy(phenyl)ethanoic acid, R-(-)-Amygdilic acid, R-(-)-Mandelic acid
(R)-(-)-Mandelic acid (CAS 611-71-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 130-134ºC, a boiling point of 321.8±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 162.6±18.8 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H318 — Causes serious eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 611-71-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-17415-2
- Molecular Formula
- C8H8O3
- Molecular Weight
- 152.15 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 130-134ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 321.8±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 162.6±18.8 °C |
| Exact Mass | 152.047348 |
| PSA | 57.53000 |
| LogP | 0.92 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.591 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H318 — Causes serious eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918199090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of (R)-(-)-Mandelic acid?
The CAS number of (R)-(-)-Mandelic acid is 611-71-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (R)-(-)-Mandelic acid?
(R)-(-)-Mandelic acid has molecular formula C8H8O3 and molecular weight 152.15 g/mol.
Is (R)-(-)-Mandelic acid hazardous?
(R)-(-)-Mandelic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H318 — Causes serious eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of (R)-(-)-Mandelic acid?
For (R)-(-)-Mandelic acid, Upstream Products: 3-Phenylpropionaldehyde, Phenylacetaldehyde, Methyl phenylglyoxylate; Downstream Products: (R)-(-)-alpha-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, (S)-(+)-alpha-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, Benzal chloride.
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