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4-Hydroxymandelic acid is a chemical compound used to synthesize atenolol. The compound typically occurs as a monohydrate (C8H8O4 • H2O at 186.16 g/mol).
Synthesis
4-Hydroxymandelic acid is obtained by the condensation reaction between phenol and glyoxylic acid.
References
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