Coumarin

Synonym: 91-64-5; Coumarin; 1,2-Benzopyrone; Cumarin; Chromen-2-one; Rattex; Tonka bean camphor; Coumarinic anhydride; Coumarine; Coumarinic lactone; Benzo-alpha-pyrone; Kumarin; Benzo-a-pyrone; 5,6-Benzo-2-pyrone; 5,6-Benzo-alpha-pyrone

MDL: MFCD00006850
CAS Number: 91-64-5
Compound CID: 323

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Coumarin is a toxic white crystalline lactone with an odor of new-mown hay and is used especially in perfumery and as a parent compound in anticoagulant agents.

Molecular Formula

C₉H₆O₂

Source

Tonka beans, Ltatris Odoratissima

Form

Colorless orthorhombic or rectangular crystal

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, pyridine, volatile oil and alkali hydroxide solution, slightly soluble in boiling water.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

68-71°C

Applications

Coumarin can be used as a parent compound in anticoagulant agents.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask