Coumarin, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Coumarin is an anticoagulant found in medicinal plants and used in phytomedicine for the treatment of venous diseases. This compound is found to have anti-tumor activities in several human cells lines.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 91-64-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 146.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00006850
• InChI Key: ZYGHJZDHTFUPRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: coumarin, 2h-chromen-2-one, 2h-1-benzopyran-2-one, cumarin, 1,2-benzopyrone, rattex, tonka bean camphor, coumarinic anhydride, coumarine, benzo-alpha-pyrone
• PubChem CID: 323
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28794
• SMILES: O=C1OC2=CC=CC=C2C=C1

• Melting Point: 68°C to 71°C
• Density: 0.935
• Boiling Point: 297°C to 299°C
• Flash Point: 162°C (323°F)
• Odor: Pleasant
• Quantity: 1000 g
• UN Number: UN2811
• Beilstein: 383644
• Merck Index: 14,2562
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• IUPAC Name: chromen-2-one
• Formula Weight: 146.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Coumarin

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

RUO – Research Use Only