
Chemical Structure and Physical Properties of Mandelic Acid
Mandelic acid is an aromatic alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from bitter almonds. It’s commonly used in dermatology and cosmetic formulations for its exfoliating, antibacterial, and anti-aging properties. Chemical Structure of Mandelic Acid Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₃ Molecular Weight: 152.15 g/mol IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic…









