Mandelic acid
Drug
Mandelic acid is an aromatic alpha hydroxy acid with the molecular formula C₆H₅CHCO₂H. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. It is a useful precursor to various drugs. The molecule is chiral. The... Wikipedia
Formula: C8H8O3
Molar mass: 152.1473 g/mol
Acidity (pKa): 3.41
Appearance: White crystalline powder
ATC code: B05CA06 (WHO) J01XX06 (WHO)
Boiling point: 321.8 °C (611.2 °F; 595.0 K)
Density: 1.30 g/cm3