31284-89-6

31284-89-6 structure
31284-89-6 structure

Name 2-Hydroxy-2-(4-methylphenyl)acetic acid
Synonyms D-4-methyl-mandelic acid
MFCD00798433
p-methylmandelic acid
Hydroxy(4-methylphenyl)acetic acid
(R)-PARA-METHYLMANDELIC ACID
2-p-tolyl-2-hydroxyethanoic acid
(4-Methylphenyl)hydroxyacetic acid
2-hydroxy-2-(p-tolyl)acetic acid
4-Methylmandelic acid
RARECHEM AL BO 1450
(R)-4-METHYLMANDELIC ACID
(2R)-HYDROXY(5-METHYLPHENYL)ACETICACID
(R)-(-)-4-Methylmandelic acid,ChiPros
Density 1.264g/cm3
Boiling Point 336.4ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 130-133ºC
Molecular Formula C9H10O3
Molecular Weight 166.17400
Flash Point 171.4ºC
Exact Mass 166.06300
PSA 57.53000
LogP 1.11300
Index of Refraction 1.579
Material Safety Data Sheet

Section1. Identification of the substance
Product Name: 4-Methyl-D-mandelic acid
Synonyms:(R)-Hydroxy(4-methylphenyl)acetic acid

Section2. Hazards identification
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed.
H318:Causes serious eye damage
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present
and easy to do – continue rinsing

Section3. Composition/information on ingredients.
Ingredient name:4-Methyl-D-mandelic acid
CAS number:31284-89-6

Section4. First aid measures
Skin contact:Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate
Eye contact:
flushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with fingers. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention.
Inhalation:Remove to fresh air. In severe cases or if symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Ingestion:Wash out mouth with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.

Section5. Fire fighting measures
In the event of a fire involving this material, alone or in combination with other materials, use dry
powder or carbon dioxide extinguishers. Protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus
should be worn.

Section6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Wear suitable personal protective equipment which performs satisfactorily and meets local/state/national
standards.
Respiratory precaution:Wear approved mask/respirator
Hand precaution:Wear suitable gloves/gauntlets
Skin protection:Wear suitable protective clothing
Eye protection:Wear suitable eye protection
Methods for cleaning up: Mix with sand or similar inert absorbent material, sweep up and keep in a tightly closed container
for disposal. See section 12.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow material to enter drains or water courses.

Section7. Handling and storage
Handling:This product should be handled only by, or under the close supervision of, those properly qualified
in the handling and use of potentially hazardous chemicals, who should take into account the fire,
health and chemical hazard data given on this sheet.
Storage:Store in closed vessels.

Section8. Exposure Controls / Personal protection
Engineering Controls: Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Personal protective equipment: Wear laboratory clothing, chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles.
General hydiene measures: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Section9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance:Not specified
Boiling point:No data
Melting point:No data
Flash point:No data
Density:No data
Molecular formula:C9H10O3
Molecular weight:166.2

Section10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks.
Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents.
Possible hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide.

Section11. Toxicological information
No data.

Section12. Ecological information
No data.

Section13. Disposal consideration
Arrange disposal as special waste, by licensed disposal company, in consultation with local waste
disposal authority, in accordance with national and regional regulations.

Section14. Transportation information
Non-harzardous for air and ground transportation.

Section15. Regulatory information
No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section
302, or have known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold reporting levels established by SARA
Title III, Section 313.


SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
Symbol GHS05
GHS05
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H318
Precautionary Statements P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases 41
Safety Phrases 26-39
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport