murphyMandelic Acid
AKA: Dl-Mandelic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid, 90-64-2, Phenylglycolic acid, Paramandelic acid, Amygdalic acid, Uromaline, Racemic mandelic acid, Phenylhydroxyacetic acid
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Synthetic
Preservative
Chemical Exfoliant
Acid
Clean
OriginSynthesized from benzaldehyde, a compound derived from bitter almond oil or produced through chemical synthesis. Produced through oxidation and subsequent chemical conversion of benzaldehyde derivatives into the alpha-hydroxy acid form.
Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-hydroxy-
Formula
C8H8O3
Mol. Weight
152.15
CAS #
90-64-2
Form
Liquid
State
Pellets or Large Crystals; Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Hyperpigmentation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Supports cell turnover
Evens pigmentation
Smooths skin texture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR