Ammonium mandelate
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azane;2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.706 Edit this at Wikidata |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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| C8H11NO3 | |
| Molar mass | 169.180 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Crystalline colorless powder |
| Melting point | 144 °C |
| Boiling point | 321.8 °C[1] |
| very soluble | |
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| 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).
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Chemical compound
Ammonium mandelate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula C8H11NO3.This is an organic ammonium salt of mandelic acid.[2] [3]
Synthesis
[edit ]The compound can be prepared by reacting mandelic acid and ammonia [4] or excess of strong ammonia water.
Physical properties
[edit ]The compound forms odorless crystalline colorless powder. Very soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol.
Uses
[edit ]The compound is used as a urinary antiseptic.[5] [6] [7]
References
[edit ]- ^ "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.
- ^ "AMMONIUM MANDELATE". precision.fda.gov. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ "NCATS Inxight Drugs — AMMONIUM MANDELATE". drugs.ncats.io. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ Baker, Joseph S. (30 July 1940). "Process of preparing ammonium mandelate" . Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ The Lancet. J. Onwhyn. 1936. p. 770. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.