Properties
Description
Umbelliferone is a hydroxycoumarin that is coumarin substituted by a hydroxy group at position 7.
Source
The ripe fruit of Citrus medica L.var. sarcodactylis( Noot.) Swingle
Form
White crystal powder
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in alcohol, chloroform and acetic acid, soluble in dilute lye, insoluble in ether, slightly soluble in boiling water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Umbelliferone can be used for anticoagulant, antioxidation, antitumor, antiviral, anti-HIV, and cytotoxicity activity experiments, etc.