7-Methoxycoumarin

Synonym(s):7-Methoxycoumarin;Herniarin;Methyl umbelliferyl ether

CAS NO.：531-59-9
Empirical Formula: C10H8O3
Molecular Weight: 176.17
MDL number: MFCD00006876
EINECS: 208-513-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-05 08:26:49

What is 7-Methoxycoumarin?

Chemical properties

beige to salmon-pinkish powder

The Uses of 7-Methoxycoumarin

7-Methoxycoumarin is a compound biosynthesized in lavender that exhibits antimicrobial activity.

The Uses of 7-Methoxycoumarin

7-Methoxycoumarin (Herniarin) is used to study antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties and its activity as an allergen. 7-Methoxycoumarin may be used as a reference material in the purification, separation and analysis of coumarin compounds.

What are the applications of Application

7-Methoxycoumarin is a compound biosynthesized in lavender that exhibits antimicrobial activity

Definition

ChEBI: A member of the class of coumarins that is coumarin substituted by a methoxy group at position 7.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron, 62, p. 6918, 2006 DOI: 10.1016/j.tet.2006.04.080

General Description

7-Methoxycoumarin is one of the main volatile odorant found in key lime essential oil and tarragon leaves.

Properties of 7-Methoxycoumarin

Melting point:	117-121 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	247.77°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.1795 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4500 (estimate)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	DMF: soluble
form	Powder
color	Beige to salmon-pinkish
Odor	at 100.00 %. balsam tonka sweet
Water Solubility	MISCIBLE
BRN	141728
CAS DataBase Reference	531-59-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2H-1-benzopyran-2-one, 7-methoxy-(531-59-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 7-methoxy- (531-59-9)

Safety information for 7-Methoxycoumarin

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H303:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes	P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P403:Store in a well-ventilated place.