Sodium 2-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetate

• CAT Number: L035676
• CAS Number: 69322-01-6
• Molecular Formula: C8H7NaO4
• Molecular Weight: 190.13
• Purity: 98%
• Related CAS: 114-21-6 13244-75-2 13244-78-5 1198-84-1
• IUPAC Name: sodium;2-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O4.Na/c9-6-3-1-5(2-4-6)7(10)8(11)12;/h1-4,7,9-10H,(H,11,12);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: HPQVZCCKGRTPLU-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C(=O)[O-])O)O.[Na+]

Sodium 2-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetate（Cat No.:L035676）is a water-soluble sodium salt derived from mandelic acid, featuring a phenolic and carboxylic group. It appears as a white to off-white powder and is commonly used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. Its dual hydroxyl functionality allows for hydrogen bonding, making it useful in stabilizing formulations or enhancing solubility. The compound can act as an antioxidant or antimicrobial agent in various applications. It may also serve as a starting material in the synthesis of biologically active molecules or specialty chemicals.