L-Mandelic acid
Agent Name
L-Mandelic acid
CAS Number
17199-29-0
Formula
C8-H8-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
alpha-Hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, (S)-; Mandelic acid, L-; Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-hydroxy-, (alphaS)-; Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-hydroxy-, (S)-; [ChemIDplus] L-(+)-Mandelic acid; L-(+)-alpha-Hydroxybenzeneacetic acid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Off-white or white powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a urinary antiseptic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; May cause liver and kidney injury; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Mandelic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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