(+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid
TL;DR: (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid (CAS 1198-84-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H8O4 and molecular weight 168.04225 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
Also Known As: 4-Hydroxymandelic acid, 4-Hydroxyphenylglycolic acid, p-Hydroxymandelic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid, 4-Hydroxymandelate
Application Areas
Top 5 of 19 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 168.04225 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 77.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 168.04225 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 160.0 |
| Melting Point | 103 - 106 °C |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C(=O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | YHXHKYRQLYQUIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
(+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid (CAS 1198-84-1) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C8H8O4 and a molecular weight of 168.04 g/mol. Synonyms include 4-Hydroxymandelic acid and 4-Hydroxyphenylglycolic acid.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid
Property Insights of (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid
The XLogP value of 0.3 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid. The TPSA of 77.8 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid?
The CAS number of (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid is 1198-84-1.
What is the molecular formula of (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid?
The molecular formula of (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid is C8H8O4.
What is the molecular weight of (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid?
The molecular weight of (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid is 168.04225 g/mol.
What are the applications of (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid?
(+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item...
Where can I buy (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for (+-)-4-Hydroxymandelic acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.