DL-Mandelic acid CAS 90-64-2
DL-Mandelic acid analysis
Application
Mandelic acid has a long history of use in the medical community as an antibacterial, particularly in the treatment of urinary tract infections. It has also been used as an oral antibiotic, and as a component of 'chemical face peels', along with other alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs).
The drugs cyclandelate and homatropine are esters of mandelic acid.
