Ammonium mandelate

Ammonium mandelate

Names
IUPAC name azane;2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid
Identifiers
CAS Number	530-31-4  N
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	10279
ECHA InfoCard	100.007.706
EC Number	208-475-8
PubChem CID	10732
UNII	6PGE18556E
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID30967475
InChI InChI=1S/C8H8O3.H3N/c9-7(8(10)11)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h1-5,7,9H,(H,10,11);1H3 Key: BDEXTKUJIZCFST-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C(C(O)=O)(O)C1=CC=CC=C1.N
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H11NO3
Molar mass	169.180 g·mol−1
Appearance	Crystalline colorless powder
Melting point	144 °C
Boiling point	321.8 °C [1]
Solubility in water	very soluble
Hazards
Flash point	162.6 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Ammonium mandelate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula C₈H₁₁NO₃.This is an organic ammonium salt of mandelic acid. ^{[2] [3]}

Synthesis

The compound can be prepared by reacting mandelic acid and ammonia ^[4] or excess of strong ammonia water.

Physical properties

The compound forms odorless crystalline colorless powder. Very soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol.

Uses

The compound is used as a urinary antiseptic. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

References

1. "ammonium mandelate 530-31-4, Information for ammonium mandelate 530-31-4, Suppliers of ammonium mandelate 530-31-4". chemnet.com. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
2. "AMMONIUM MANDELATE". precision.fda.gov. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
3. "NCATS Inxight Drugs — AMMONIUM MANDELATE". drugs.ncats.io. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
4. Baker, Joseph S. (30 July 1940). "Process of preparing ammonium mandelate" . Retrieved 20 March 2025.
5. The Lancet. J. Onwhyn. 1936. p. 770. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
6. DOLAN, LEO P. (28 November 1936). "EXPERIENCES WITH AMMONIUM MANDELATE IN URINARY INFECTIONS: A REPORT OF RESULTS OBTAINED IN SIXTEEN CASES OF VARIOUS TYPES OF INFECTIONS REGARDLESS OF THE EXISTING PATHOLOGIC CONDITION". Journal of the American Medical Association . 107 (22): 1800–1805. doi:10.1001/jama.1936.02770480032009. ISSN   0002-9955 . Retrieved 20 March 2025.
7. Wheeler, Warren E. (21 October 1937). "Indications for the Use of Ammonium Mandelate in Pyuria in Children". The New England Journal of Medicine . 217 (17): 643–648. doi:10.1056/NEJM193710212171701. ISSN   0028-4793 . Retrieved 20 March 2025.