(R)-(-)-HEXAHYDROMANDELIC ACID
Synonym(s):(R)-(−)-Cyclohexylhydroxyacetic acid
- CAS NO.:53585-93-6
- Empirical Formula: C8H14O3
- Molecular Weight: 158.2
- MDL number: MFCD00009824
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-27 23:56:45
What is (R)-(-)-HEXAHYDROMANDELIC ACID?
The Uses of (R)-(-)-HEXAHYDROMANDELIC ACID
(R)-(?)-Hexahydromandelic acid can be used:
- As an intermediate in the synthesis of antimycobacterial compound pyridomycin analogs.
- As a model α-hydroxy acid compound in the chirality sensing studies of organic probes using circular dichroism technique.
- As a starting material in the synthesis of chiral ionic liquids, which are applicable as chiral solvents in asymmetric synthesis and as chiral stationary phases in chromatographic separations.
Purification Methods
It forms hexagonal clusters on recrystallisation from CCl4 or Et2O. [Wood & Comley J Chem Soc 2638 1924, Lettré et al. Chem Ber 69 1594 1936]. The racemate has m 137.2-137.6o (134-135o) [Smith et al. J Am Chem Soc 71 3772 1949]. [Beilstein R-10 II 5; S-10 II 6.]
Properties of (R)-(-)-HEXAHYDROMANDELIC ACID
| Melting point: | 127-129 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 319.3±15.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.178±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| pka | 3.86±0.11(Predicted) |
| optical activity | [α]18/D 23°, c = 1 in acetic acid |
| BRN | 3196809 |
Safety information for (R)-(-)-HEXAHYDROMANDELIC ACID
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
Computed Descriptors for (R)-(-)-HEXAHYDROMANDELIC ACID
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